[A prodrug and non-sulfhydryl angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor with antihypertensive activity. Quinapril is hydrolized into its active form quinaprilat, which binds to and inhibits ACE, thereby blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. This abolishes the potent vasoconstrictive actions of angiotensin II and leads to vasodilatation. Quinapril also causes a decrease in angiotensin II-induced aldosterone secretion by the adrenal cortex, thereby promoting diuresis and natriuresis, and increases bradykinin levels. ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0072857 - Organic Chemical
- Pharmacologic Substance
Relation/PAR: [CV800] ACE INHIBITORS
2 benzazine
Relation/CHD: Quinapril Hydrochloride