| Parent Drug Name | Name of Impurity | Catalogue No. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinapril | N-Nitroso Quinapril Impurity | VE0010651 | View |
| Quinapril | Quinapril EP Impurity A | VE008420 | View CAS 74163-81-8 |
| Quinapril | Quinapril EP Impurity C | VE0010418 | View CAS 82768-85-2 |
| Quinapril | Quinapril EP Impurity D | VE0010419 | View CAS 103733-49-9 |
| Quinapril | Quinapril EP Impurity E | VE0010420 | View CAS 2055735-09-4 |
| Quinapril | Quinapril EP Impurity G | VE0010421 | View CAS 103833-16-5 |
| Quinapril | Quinapril Impurity 2 | VE007837 | View |
Quinapril Related Compound
Quinapril is de-esterified to the main metabolite, quinaprilat, which inhibits ACE activity in both humans and animals. ACE is a peptidyl dipeptidase that catalyzes the conversion of the vasoconstrictor angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
References
- “Quinapril (Oral Route) Side Effects – Mayo Clinic.” Mayoclinic.org, 2023, www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/quinapril-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20069256?p=1#:~:text=Quinapril%20is%20an%20angiotensin%20converting,and%20oxygen%20to%20the%20heart.
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FAQ
Does quinapril lower blood pressure?
Quinapril inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). It works by preventing the body from producing a chemical that causes blood vessels to constrict. Quinapril relaxes the blood vessels as a consequence. This decreases blood pressure while increasing blood and oxygen delivery to the heart.
Is quinapril a diuretic?
QUINAPRIL; HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE; is a blood pressure medication. It relaxes your blood vessels and assists your kidneys in removing more fluid through urine, lowering blood pressure. It combines an ACE inhibitor and a diuretic.
Which drug class belongs to quinolone?
Quinapril belongs to a class of drugs known as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.
