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Fosinopril

Medical 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)

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