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Cilazapril

Cilazapril

Cilazapril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) used for the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. It was patented in 1982 and approved for medical use in 1990.

Chemistry Of the eight possible stereoisomers, only the all-(S)-form is medically viable.

Brand names It is branded as Dynorm, Inhibace, Vascace and many other names in various countries. None of these are available in the United States as of May 2010.

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  • ACE inhibitors
  • Carboxylate esters
  • Carboxylic acids
  • Cardiovascular system drug stubs
  • Drugs developed by Hoffmann-La Roche
  • Enantiopure drugs
  • Ethyl esters
  • Heterocyclic compounds with 2 rings
  • Lactams
  • Nitrogen heterocycles
  • Prodrugs