Both the calcium antagonist felodipine and the ACE inhibitor ramipril reduce blood pressure by dilation of the peripheral blood vessels. Calcium antagonists dilate the arterial beds while ACE inhibitors dilate both arterial and venous beds. Vasodilatation and thereby reduction of blood pressure may lead to activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the renin-angiotensin system. Inhibition of ACE results in decreased plasma angiotensin II.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| C09BB05 | Ramipril and felodipine | C Cardiovascular system → C09 Agents acting on the renin-angiotensin system → C09B ACE inhibitors, combinations → C09BB ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blockers |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRIAPIN Prolonged release tablet | Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
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