Definition: A potent and specific inhibitor of PEPTIDYL-DIPEPTIDASE A. It blocks the conversion of ANGIOTENSIN I to ANGIOTENSIN II, a vasoconstrictor and important regulator of arterial blood pressure. Captopril acts to suppress the RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM and inhibits pressure responses to exogenous angiotensin.
captopril, hydrochlorothiazide drug combination [ Capozide,Par Pharmaceutical brand of captopril, hydrochlorothiazide drug combination,captopril - hydrochlorothiazide ] combination of above cpds