Spiraprilat
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Spiraprilat is the active metabolite
of Spirapril
.
Active metabolite
- Prodrugs :Sometimes drugs are formulated deliberately so they will break down inside the body to form the active drug, these are called prodrugs. The reason for this may be because the drug is more stable during manufacture and storage as the prodrug form, or because the prodrug is better...
of Spirapril
Spirapril
Spirapril hydrochloride is an ACE inhibitor antihypertensive drug used to treat hypertension.Like many ACE inhibitors, this is a prodrug which is converted to the active metabolite spiraprilat following oral administration...
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