name: | Fosinopril |
ATC code: | C09AA09 | route: | oral |
n-compartments | 1 |
Fosinopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. It is a prodrug that is converted to its active form, fosinoprilat, in the liver. Fosinopril is approved and widely used in current clinical practice.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported for healthy adult volunteers following a single oral dose.
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