Synonyms: pinacidil hydrate | Pindac®
pinacidil is an approved drug (FDA (1989))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Pinacidil is a cyanoguanidine anti-hypertensive drug, which acts as an ATP-sensitive potassium channel opener in smooth muscle cells.
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Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Pinacidil acts to open ATP-sensitive potassium channels [1] on smooth muscle cells causing peripheral vasodilatation of arterioles, and thereby reduces blood pressure. However, we have been unable to find affinity data for this drug (at the human target) to substantiate this MMOA. |