Trimebutine [3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoic acid 2-(dimethylamino)-2-phenylbutylester] is a noncompetitive spasmolytic agent. The actions of trimebutine on the gastrointestinal tract are mediated via (i) an agonist effect on peripheral mu, kappa and delta opiate receptors and (ii) release of gastrointestinal peptides such as motilin and modulation of the release of other peptides, including vasoactive intestinal peptide, gastrin and glucagon. Trimebutine attenuated colonic motility mainly through the inhibition of L-type Ca(2+) channels at higher concentrations, whereas, at lower concentrations, it depolarized membrane potentials by reducing BK(ca) currents, resulting in the enhancement of the muscle contractions.Trimebutine accelerates gastric emptying, induces premature phase III of the migrating motor complex in the intestine and modulates the contractile activity of the colon. It is indicated for the treatment and relief of symptoms associated with the irritable bowel syndrome (spastic colon); and in postoperative paralytic ileus in order to accelerate the resumption of the intestinal transit following abdominal surgery.

Trimebutine [3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoic acid 2-(dimethylamino)-2-phenylbutylester] is a noncompetitive spasmolytic agent. The actions of trimebutine on the gastrointestinal tract are mediated via (i) an agonist effect on peripheral mu, kappa and delta opiate receptors and (ii) release of gastrointestinal peptides such as motilin and modulation of the release of other peptides, including vasoactive intestinal peptide, gastrin and glucagon. Trimebutine attenuated colonic motility mainly through the inhibition of L-type Ca(2+) channels at higher concentrations, whereas, at lower concentrations, it depolarized membrane potentials by reducing BK(ca) currents, resulting in the enhancement of the muscle contractions.Trimebutine accelerates gastric emptying, induces premature phase III of the migrating motor complex in the intestine and modulates the contractile activity of the colon. It is indicated for the treatment and relief of symptoms associated with the irritable bowel syndrome (spastic colon); and in postoperative paralytic ileus in order to accelerate the resumption of the intestinal transit following abdominal surgery.

Cilnidipine (FRC-8653) is a dihydropyridine (DHP) type of calcium channel antagonist. The L-type Ca2+ channel blockade by cilnidipine affects predominantly vascular smooth muscle, thereby producing vasodilation of peripheral resistance vessels and coronary arteries. The blockade of N-type Ca2+ channels affects predominantly peripheral nerve endings of sympathetic neurons, thereby dilating blood vessels by lowering plasma catecholamine levels. Furthermore, renoprotective and neuroprotective effects as well as cardioprotective action of cilnidipine have been demonstrated in clinical practice or animal examinations. Cilnidipine was originated by Fuji & Rebio Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and developed jointly with Ajinomoto for the treatment of hypertension. Cilnidipine has been launched in Japan.

(S)-Lercanidipine is enantiomer of antihypertensive drugs Lercanidipine, that acts by blocking L-type calcium channels, allowing relaxation and opening of blood vessels. The dihydropyridine calcium antagonists promote systemic vasodilatation by a reversible blockade of voltage-dependent Ca2+ influx through L-type channels in the cell membrane. (S)-Lercanidipine has 100- to 200-fold greater affinity than the (R)-enantiomer for the L-type calcium channel. The pharmacokinetics of (S)- Lercanidipine has been evaluated in healthy volunteers, in elderly and non-elderly patients with hypertension, and in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Patients from these studies were investigated after receiving a single 10 or 20 mg dose of [14C]-labeled rac-Lercanidipine as a solution. The maximum plasma concentrations of (S)-Lercanidipine were reached within 2–3 h and the area under the plasma concentration-time curves were not linearly related to the dose, indicating a saturable first-pass metabolism. The absorption of (S)-LER increases after the ingestion of a high-fat meal. Lercanidipine is highly bound to plasma protein (>98%) in humans. Its volume of distribution of 2–2.5 L/kg was determined in healthy volunteers after intravenous infusion of 2 mg. Lercanidipine is extensively metabolized by CYP 3A4 to inactive pyridine derivatives. A crossover study involving a single administration of either 10 mg of (R)- or (S)-LER or 20 mg of rac-LER as a solution demonstrated no in vivo enantiomer interconversion

(R)-Lercanidipine is enantiomer of antihypertensive drugs Lercanidipine, that acts by blocking L-type calcium channels, allowing relaxation and opening of blood vessels. The dihydropyridine calcium antagonists promote systemic vasodilatation by a reversible blockade of voltagedependent Ca2+ influx through L-type channels in the cell membrane. (S)-Lercanidipine has 100- to 200-fold greater affinity than the (R)-enantiomer for the L-type calcium channel. The pharmacokinectics of (S)- Lercanidipine has been evaluated in healthy volunteers, in elderly and non-elderly patients with hypertension, and in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Patients from these studies were investigated after receiving a single 10 or 20 mgdose of [14C]-labeled rac-Lercanidipine as a solution. The maximum plasma concentrations of (S)-Lercanidipine were reached within 2–3 h and the area under the plasma concentration–time curves were not linearly related to the dose, indicating a saturable first-pass metabolism. The absorption of (S)-LER increases after the ingestion of a highfat meal. Lercanidipine is highly bound to plasma protein (>98%) in humans. Its volume of distribution of 2–2.5 L/kg was determined in healthy volunteers after intravenous infusion of 2 mg. Lercanidipine is extensively metabolized by CYP 3A4 to inactive pyridine derivatives. A crossover study involving a single administration of either 10 mg of (R)- or (S)-LER or 20 mg of rac-LER as a solution demonstrated no in vivo enantiomer interconversion

Manidipine, (S)- is enantiomer of Manidipine a lipophilic, third-generation dihydropyridine calcium channel antagonist with a high degree of selectivity for the vasculature, thereby inducing marked peripheral vasodilation with negligible cardiodepression. Manidipine has different pharmacological effects and (S)-manidipine is shown to be about 30–80 times more potent than (R)-manidipine in its antihypertensive action and in the radioligand binding assay. Patch-clamp experiments revealed that the S-enantiomers of manidipine displayed a faster onset of action and produced a greater blockade than the R-enantiomer. Also, manidipine enantiomers have markedly different pharmacokinetics and the S/R ratio for (S)- and (R)-enantiomer concentrations is 2.0

Manidipine, (R)- is enantiomer of Manidipine a lipophilic, third-generation dihydropyridine calcium channel antagonist with a high degree of selectivity for the vasculature, thereby inducing marked peripheral vasodilation with negligible cardiodepression. Manidipine has different pharmacological effects and (S)-manidipine is shown to be about 30–80 times more potent than (R)-manidipine in its antihypertensive action and in the radioligand binding assay. Patch-clamp experiments revealed that the S-enantiomers of manidipine displayed a faster onset of action and produced a greater blockade than the R-enantiomer. Also, manidipine enantiomers have markedly different pharmacokinetics and the S/R ratio for (S)- and (R)-enantiomer concentrations is 2.0

Cilnidipine (FRC-8653) is a dihydropyridine (DHP) type of calcium channel antagonist. The L-type Ca2+ channel blockade by cilnidipine affects predominantly vascular smooth muscle, thereby producing vasodilation of peripheral resistance vessels and coronary arteries. The blockade of N-type Ca2+ channels affects predominantly peripheral nerve endings of sympathetic neurons, thereby dilating blood vessels by lowering plasma catecholamine levels. Furthermore, renoprotective and neuroprotective effects as well as cardioprotective action of cilnidipine have been demonstrated in clinical practice or animal examinations. Cilnidipine was originated by Fuji & Rebio Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and developed jointly with Ajinomoto for the treatment of hypertension. Cilnidipine has been launched in Japan.

Ligustrazine (tetramethylpyrazine) is a bioactive ingredient extracted from the widely-used Chinese herb, Chuanxiong. It inhibits of platelet aggregation, enhances of vessel dilation, increases cerebral blood flow and possesses neuroprotective properties. The injection solution of ligustrazine has been used especially in China to treat ischemic stroke, coronary heart disease, diabetic nephropathy, and knee osteoarthritis. Ligustrazine was also evaluated in clinical as a remedy for pressure sores, as a salvage agent for patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, as a treatment for bronchial asthma and vertebrobasilar insufficiency.

Efonidipine is a 1,4-dihydropyridine derivative for the treatment of hypertension and angina. Efonidipine exerts its antihypertensive and antianginal effects through blocking L- and T-type calcium channels.