Quinapril is the ethyl ester prodrug of the non-sulfhydryl angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor quinaprilat. It is used to treat hypertension and heart failure. ACE inhibitors are commonly used as a first line therapy in the treatment of hypertension, along with thiazide diuretics or beta blockers.
Quinapril was granted FDA approval on 19 November 1991. A combination tablet with hydrochlorothiazide was also approved on 28 December 1999.
Quinapril is indicated for the treatment of hypertension and as an adjunct therapy in the treatment of heart failure. Quinapril in combination with hydrochlorothiazide is indicated for the treatment of hypertension.
Diabetes Center, 1st Propeudetic Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, "AHEPA'' Hospital, Thessaloníki, Greece
Pfizer Investigational Site, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Atlanta Vascular Research Foundation, Tucker, Georgia, United States
Pfizer Investigational Site
PRACS Institute, Ltd., Fargo, North Dakota, United States
PRACS Institute, Ltd., Fargo, North Dakota, United States
PRACS Institute, Ltd., Fargo, North Dakota, United States
PRACS Institute, Ltd., Fargo, North Dakota, United States
Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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