What is "azelnidipine"

n. A dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.

Azelnidipine ( INN; marketed under the brand name CalBlock — カルブロック) is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is sold in Japan by Daiichi-Sankyo pharmaceuticals, Inc. Unlike nicardipine, it has a gradual onset and has a long-lasting hypotensive effect, with little increase in heart rate.