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MeSH Heading: Perhexiline
Tree Number(s): D03.383.621.644
Unique ID: D010480
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D010480
Annotation: a vasodilator calcium channel blocker
Scope Note: 2-(2,2-Dicyclohexylethyl)piperidine. Coronary vasodilator used especially for angina of effort. It may cause neuropathy and hepatitis.
Entry Term(s): Perhexilene
Pharm Action: Calcium Channel Blockers
Cardiovascular Agents
Vasodilator Agents
Related Numbers: 6621-47-2
CAS Type 1 Name: Piperidine, 2-(2,2-dicyclohexylethyl)-
NLM Classification #: QV 150
Previous Indexing: Piperidines (1966-1974)
Public MeSH Note: 84; was see under PIPERIDINES 1975-83
History Note: 84(73); was see under PIPERIDINES 1975-83, was Prov 1973-74
Date Established: 1984/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2016/05/31

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