Name:Ramipril
CAS Registry number:87333-19-5
Synonyms:
Altace;Hytren;Carasel;Cardace;Vesdil;
Pramace;Quark;Triatec;Acovil
Appearance:White solid
Density:1.2 g/cm3
Usage:
An antihypertensive. An angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, converted to active, diacid metabolite.

Pharmacological Action:
- A class of drugs whose main indications are the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. They exert their hemodynamic effect mainly by inhibiting the renin-angiotensin system. They also modulate sympathetic nervous system activity and increase prostaglandin synthesis. They cause mainly vasodilation and mild natriuresis without affecting heart rate and contractility.
- Drugs used in the treatment of acute or chronic vascular HYPERTENSION regardless of pharmacological mechanism. Among the antihypertensive agents are DIURETICS.
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