Products Zofenopril was approved in many countries in 2000 (Zofenil, Zofenil plus + hydrochlorothiazide). The drugs went off the market on April 23, 2011. Structure and properties Zofenopril (C22H23NO4S2, Mr = 429.6 g/mol) Effects Zofenopril (ATC C09AA15) has antihypertensive properties and relieves cardiac stress. Indications Hypertension Acute myocardial infarction
Products Quinapril is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets as a monopreparation (Accupro) and as a fixed combination with hydrochlorothiazide (Accuretic, Quiril comp). It has been approved in many countries since 1989. Generic versions are registered. Structure and properties Quinapril (C25H30N2O5, Mr = 438.5 g/mol) is present in drugs as quinapril hydrochloride, a … Quinapril
Products Lisinopril is commercially available in tablet form as a monopreparation (Zestril, generic) and as a fixed combination with hydrochlorothiazide (Zestoretic, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1989. Structure and properties Lisinopril (C21H31N3O5, Mr = 405.49 g/mol) is present in drugs as lisinopril dihydrate, a white crystalline powder that is soluble in … Lisinopril: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Trandolapril is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets in combination with verapamil (Tarka). It has been approved in many countries since 1994. The monopreparation Gopten was withdrawn from the market in 2014. Structure and properties Trandolapril (C24H34N2O5, Mr = 430.5 g/mol) exists as a white powder that is soluble in organic solvents. … Trandolapril
Products Captopril was approved in many countries in 1980 as the first active ingredient in the ACE inhibitor group. The original Lopirin is now off the market. Generic products are available in tablet form. Structure and properties Captopril (C9H15NO3S, Mr = 217.3 g/mol) is a derivative of the amino acid proline. It exists as a … Captopril Effects and Side Effects
Products Enalapril is commercially available in tablet form (Reniten, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1984. The active ingredient is also combined fixed with hydrochlorothiazide. Structure and properties Enalapril (C20H28N2O5, 376.45 g/mol) is present in drugs as enalapril maleate, a white powder that is sparingly soluble in water. Enalapril is the prodrug … Enalapril: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Perindopril is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and has been approved in many countries since 1989 (Coversum N, generic). It is also approved as a fixed combination with indapamide (Coversum N combi, generic) or amlodipine (Coveram, generic). Generic of the fixed combination with amlodipine was first registered in many countries in … Perindopril
Effects The RAAS is activated in the presence of low blood pressure, decreased blood volume, hyponatremia, and sympathetic activation. Main actions: mediated via angiotensin II: Vasoconstriction Blood pressure increase Release of catecholamines Hypertrophy at the heart Mediated via aldosterone: Water and sodium ions are retained Potassium ions and protons are eliminated Overview of the RAAS … Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)
Products Cilazapril is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Inhibace). Fixed combinations with hydrochlorothiazide are available (Inhibace plus). Cilazapril has been approved in many countries since 1990. Structure and properties Cilazapril (C22H31N3O5, Mr = 417.5 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is a prodrug that … Cilazapril
Products Benazepril was commercially available as film-coated tablets (Cibacen, off label). It was also available as a fixed-dose combination with hydrochlorothiazide (Cibadrex, off label). Benazepril was approved in many countries beginning in 1990. Structure and properties Benazepril (C24H28N2O5, Mr = 424.5 g/mol) is present in drugs as benazepril hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is … Benazepril
Products Ramipril is commercially available in tablet and capsule form (Triatec, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1994 and is also available as a fixed combination with other agents. Structure and properties Ramipril (C23H32N2O5, Mr = 416.5 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is … Ramipril: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Fosinopril is commercially available in tablet form. It has been approved in many countries since 1991. The original fosinopril is no longer available. Only fixed combinations with hydrochlorothiazide are currently on the market (generics). Fosicomp is also off the market. Structure and properties Fosinopril (C30H46NO7P, Mr = 563.7 g/mol) is present in drugs as … Fosinopril
