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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; Acovil
Drugs
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:
RAMIPRIL
;
ALTACE
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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ramiprilat
87269-97-4
Ramipril/*analogs & derivatives.
Pharma Action
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 1986;8 Suppl. 10:S40