Isradipine
Encyclopedia
Isradipine is a calcium channel blocker
of the dihydropyridine class. It is usually prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure in order to reduce the risk of stroke
and heart attack. More recent research in animal models suggests that isradipine may have potential uses for treating Parkinson's disease
Chan et al. 2007.
Calcium channel blocker
A calcium channel blocker is a chemical that disrupts the movement of calcium through calcium channels.CCB drugs devised to target neurons are used as antiepileptics. However, the most widespread clinical usage of calcium channel blockers is to decrease blood pressure in patients with...
of the dihydropyridine class. It is usually prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure in order to reduce the risk of stroke
Stroke
A stroke, previously known medically as a cerebrovascular accident , is the rapidly developing loss of brain function due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. This can be due to ischemia caused by blockage , or a hemorrhage...
and heart attack. More recent research in animal models suggests that isradipine may have potential uses for treating Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system...
Chan et al. 2007.
External links
- Drug offers hope for Parkinson's - BBC News, 11 June 2007.
- http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v447/n7148/full/4471059a.html - Commentary of Chan et al. publication
- http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2010/11/why-neurons-die-in-parkinsons-patients.ars - ArsTechnica - Why neurons die in Parkinson's patients