This brand name is authorized in Italy
The drug VIAPRES contains one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API):
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Lacidipine
UNII 260080034N - LACIDIPINE
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Lacidipine is a specific and potent calcium antagonist with a predominant selectivity for calcium channels in the vascular smooth muscle. Its main action is to dilate peripheral arterioles, reducing peripheral vascular resistance and lowering blood pressure. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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C08CA09 | Lacidipine | C Cardiovascular system → C08 Calcium channel blockers → C08C Selective calcium channel blockers with mainly vascular effects → C08CA Dihydropyridine derivatives |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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Country: IT | Agenzia del Farmaco | Identifier(s): 027887049, 027887076 |
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