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Ramipril

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Definition: A long-acting angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. It is a prodrug that is transformed in the liver to its active metabolite ramiprilat.     
Pharmacological Action Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; Antihypertensive Agents
Other names HOE498; HOE 498; Zabien; Vesdil; Tritace; Triatec; Ramace; Promed Brand of Ramipril; Monarch Brand of Ramipril; Hoechst Brand of Ramipril; HOE-498; Delix; Carasel; Aventis Pharma Brand of Ramipril; Aventis Brand of Ramipril; AstraZeneca Brand of Ramipril; Astra Brand of Ramipril; Altace; Almirall Brand of Ramipril; AcovilDrugs* : RAMIPRIL; ALTACE
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
ramiprilat  87269-97-4   Ramipril/*analogs & derivatives.
Pharma Action Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 1986;8 Suppl. 10:S40

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