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Delapril

Delapril is an ACE inhibitor used as an antihypertensive drug in some European and Asian countries but not in America. It is taken orally, available in 15 mg and 30 mg tablets.

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  • 2-[2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl-[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-1-ethoxy-1-oxo-4-phenylbutan-2-yl]amino]propanoyl]amino]acetic acid
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FormulaC26H32N2O5
Molar mass452.551 g·mol−1
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Delapril (INN, also known as alindapril) is an ACE inhibitor used as an antihypertensive drug1 in some European and Asian countries but not in America.2 It is taken orally, available in 15 mg and 30 mg tablets.3

Mechanism

Delapril is a prodrug; it is converted into two active metabolites, 5-hydroxy delapril diacid and delapril diacid. These metabolites bind completely to and inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), hence blocking angiotensin I to angiotensin II conversion. The resulting vasodilation prevents the vasoconstrictive effects of angiotensin II. Angiotensin II-induced aldosterone secretion by the adrenal cortex is also decreased by Delapril, leading to increases in excretion of sodium and therefore increases water outflow.4

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References

  1. Otero ML (2007). "Manidipine-delapril combination in the management of hypertension". Vascular Health and Risk Management. 3 (3): 255–63. PMC 2293964. PMID 17703633.
  2. "Delapril". Drugs.com.
  3. "Delapril". cursoenarm.net. Archived from the original on 2016-10-06. Retrieved 2016-08-28.
  4. "Delapril". Pubchem. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved 2016-08-28.