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Fosinopril
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Definition
: A phosphinic acid-containing angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor that is effective in the treatment of hypertension. It is a prodrug that is converted to its active metabolite fosinoprilat.
Pharmacological Action
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
;
Antihypertensive Agents
Other names
Fosenopril; Sodium, Fosinopril; SQ28555; SQ28,555; SQ 28555; SQ 28,555; Bristol Myers Squibb Brand of Fosinopril Sodium; Tensocardil; Tenso Stop; Staril; Squibb Brand of Fosinopril Sodium; Schwarz Brand of Fosinopril Sodium; Sanol Brand of Fosinopril Sodium; SQ-
28555; SQ-
28,555; Newace; Monopril; Merck Lipha Sant+¬ Brand of Fosinopril; Hiperlex; Fozitec
Drugs
*
:
MONOPRIL
;
FOSINOPRIL SODIUM AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
;
MONOPRIL-HCT
;
FOSINOPRIL SODIUM
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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fosinoprilic acid
95399-71-6 L-
Proline, 4-
cyclohexyl-
1-
((hydroxy(4-
phenylbutyl)phosphinyl)acetyl)-
, trans
Fosinopril/*analogs & derivatives
Prodrugs.
Pharma Action
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
;
Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
;
Antihypertensive Agents
Anal Biochem 1985;148(2):401