Name:Captopril
Iupac name:(2S)-1-[(2S)-2-methyl-3-sulfanylpropanoyl]pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid
CAS Registry number:62571-86-2
Synonyms:
Acepril;Tenosbon;Capoten (TN);
D-3-Mercapto-2-methylpropanoyl-L-proline;
Appearance:White to off-white crystalline power
Density:1.272 g/cm3
Stability:Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Storage temp:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

Usage:
Orally active angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
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.
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