Molecule Details
InChIKeyIVVNZDGDKPTYHK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Compound NamePinacidil anhydrous
Canonical SMILESCC(N=C(NC#N)Nc1ccncc1)C(C)(C)C
Clinical Status Data-mined Candidate
Targets (Human+Pathogen)2
Pfam Stratification Cross-Family
Avg pChEMBL6.5
SourceBindingDB;ChEMBL
2D Structure
2D structure
Activity Profile
DrugBank Annotations
DrugBank ID DB06762
Drug NamePinacidil
CAS Number60560-33-0
Groups approved
ATC Codes C02DG01 C02LX01
DescriptionPinacidil is a cyanoguanidine drug that acts by opening ATP-sensitive potassium channels, leading to peripheral vasodilatation of arterioles and decreasing peripheral vascular resistance. The above processes result in reduced blood pressure. This drug has been discontinued by the FDA.

Categories: Amidines Antihypertensive Agents Arteriolar Smooth Muscle, Agents Acting On Cardiovascular Agents Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Substrates Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A4 Substrates Cytochrome P-450 Substrates Guanidine Derivatives Guanidines Membrane Transport Modulators Potassium Channel Opener Vasodilating Agents
Cross-references: BindingDB: 50240750 ChEBI: 91706 CHEMBL1159 ChemSpider: 4660 RxCUI: 33717 Wikipedia: Pinacidil
Target Activities (2)
Target Gene Organism Category Pfam pChEMBL Type Source
O60706 ABCC9 Homo sapiens Human PF00664 PF00005 6.5 Ki ChEMBL
Q14654 KCNJ11 Homo sapiens Human PF01007 PF17655 6.5 Ki ChEMBL;BindingDB
DrugBank Target Actions (1)
Target Gene Target Name Action Type
P08684 CYP3A4 Cytochrome P450 3A4 substrate enzymes