A. Felodipine
B. Isradipine
C. Clevidipine
D. Amlodipine
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Calcium Channel Blocker Elimination Half-Life Order
This section details the correct sequence of elimination half-life for specific calcium channel blockers in increasing order.
Understanding Elimination Half-Life
The elimination half-life ($t_{1/2}$) represents the time taken for the drug concentration in the body to reduce by half. It is essential for determining appropriate drug dosages and administration intervals.
Drug Half-Life Data
Comparing the approximate elimination half-lives ($t_{1/2}$) for the drugs listed:
| Drug Name | Question Abbreviation | Approx. Half-Life ($t_{1/2}$) |
| Felodipine | A | Approximately 15 hours |
| Isradipine | B | Approximately 8 hours |
| Clevidipine | C | Approximately 9 minutes |
| Amlodipine | D | Approximately 40 hours |
Determining the Sequence
Ordering these calcium channel blockers by their elimination half-life, from shortest to longest:
- Clevidipine (C): ~ 9 minutes (Shortest)
- Isradipine (B): ~ 8 hours
- Felodipine (A): ~ 15 hours
- Amlodipine (D): ~ 40 hours (Longest)
The correct sequence using the question's abbreviations is C, B, A, D.
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