Canale ionico

Aloe-emodin is an anthraquinone derivative that is found in the aloe plant. It has a strong stimulant laxative action. Aloe-emodin may be useful in the treatment of cancer, as it inhibits cell proliferation by inducing apoptosis.

Clinidipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that is used to treat hypertension. This drug acts on L-type calcium channels of blood vessels by blocking calcium and suppressing the contraction of blood vessels, thereby reducing blood pressure. . Cilnidipine also shows activity against N-type calcium channels.

Lamotrigine is an antiepileptic phenyltriazine drug that is used to treat epilepsy and as a mood stabilizer in bipolar disorder. Although, this drug’s action is not fully well understood it is similar to carbamazepine which involves inhibiting voltage-sensitive sodium channels. Lamotrigine blocks voltage-sensitive sodium channels, which reduces neuronal excitability by blocking action potentials.

Vinpocetin or Vinpocetine is a synthetic derivative of a vinca alkaloid that is used to treat symptoms of cerebrovascular diseases such as stroke and dementia. It blocks sodium channels, reduces cellular calcium influx and has shown to have antioxidant activity. Studies have also suggested that vinpocetin can inhibit phosphodiesterase- 1 (PDE-1) in isolated rabbit aorta.

Minoxidil is an antihypertensive agent used for the treatment of resistant hypertension that has caused organ damage. This drug has vasodilatory properties and promotes the survival of human dermal papillary cells. Therefore, this drug is also used to treat alopecia.

Riluzole is a glutamate antagonist that is used for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. This drug is also used as an anticonvulsant. Although a complete mechanism of action is unknown, it has an inhibitory effect on glutamate release and it inactivates voltage dependent sodium channels.