Chemical formula: C₂₅H₃₀N₂O₅ Molecular mass: 438.516 g/mol PubChem compound: 54892
Quinapril is a potent angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. The mode of action of quinapril in humans and animals is to inhibit circulating and tissue ACE activity, thereby decreasing vasopressor activity and aldosterone secretion.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| C09AA06 | Quinapril | C Cardiovascular system → C09 Agents acting on the renin-angiotensin system → C09A ACE inhibitors, plain → C09AA ACE inhibitors, plain |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCUPRO Film-coated tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| ACCUPRIL Film-coated tablet | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old |
Quinapril is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Australia (AU)Cyprus (CY)
Estonia (EE)Finland (FI)
Germany (DE)Italy (IT)Mexico (MX)
New Zealand (NZ)
Poland (PL)South Africa (ZA)
Spain (ES)
United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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