Captopril
- Generic Name
- Captopril
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C9H15NO3S
- CAS Number
- 62571-86-2
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 9G64RSX1XD
- Background
Captopril is a potent, competitive inhibitor of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), the enzyme responsible for the conversion of angiotensin I (ATI) to angiotensin II (ATII). ATII regulates blood pressure and is a key component of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS). Captopril may be used in the treatment of hypertension.
- Indication
For the treatment of essential or renovascular hypertension (usually administered with other drugs, particularly thiazide diuretics). May be used to treat congestive heart failure in combination with other drugs (e.g. cardiac glycosides, diuretics, β-adrenergic blockers). May improve survival in patients with left ventricular dysfunction following myocardial...
- Associated Conditions
- Aldosteronism, Anatomic renal artery stenosis, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Diabetic Nephropathy, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Hypertensive crisis, Non-STEMI Acute Coronary Syndrome, Raynaud's Phenomenon, Ejection fraction of 40% or less Left ventricular dysfunction
- Associated Therapies
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