.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.C.C09AA16 .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.C.C09AA16| name: | Imidapril |
| ATC code: | C09AA16 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 2 |
Imidapril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used for the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. It acts as a prodrug, converting to its active metabolite imidaprilat after oral administration. Imidapril is approved for clinical use in several countries but is not available in the United States.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported for healthy adult volunteers after single oral administration.
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