Fosinopril
| Definition: |
A phosphinic acid-containing angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor that is effective in the treatment of hypertension. It is a prodrug that is converted to its active metabolite fosinoprilat. |
| Also Called: |
Fosinopril Sodium,Fosinopril, (1(S*(R*)),2 alpha,4 alpha)-(D-Pro)-Isomer,Fosinopril, (1(S*(S*)),2 alpha,4 beta)-Isomer,Monopril,SQ-28,555,Staril |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
98048-97-6 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Proline/analogs & derivatives (1985-1992) |
Fosinopril Definitions and Terms
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