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Cilazapril
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Definition
: One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors) used for hypertension. It is a prodrug that is hydrolyzed after absorption to its main metabolite cilazaprilat.
Pharmacological Action
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
;
Antihypertensive Agents
Other names
Ro312848; Ro 312848; Ro 31 2848; Monohydrobromide, Cilazapril; Hydrate, Cilazapril; Ro-
31-
2848; Ro 31-
2848; Inhibace; Cilazapril, Anhydrous; Cilazapril, (S*)-
Isomer; Cilazapril Monohydrobromide; Cilazapril Hydrate
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
*
cilazaprilat
90139-06-3
Cilazapril/*analogs & derivatives.
Pharma Action
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 1985;7(3):569