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Spirapril

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Trade names
  
Renormax

Routes of administration
  
Oral

Molar mass
  
466.616 g/mol

Bioavailability
  
50%

Pregnancy category
  
D

ATC code
  
C09AA11 (WHO)

CAS ID
  
83647-97-6

Spirapril

AHFS/Drugs.com
  
International Drug Names

Legal status
  
In general: ℞ (Prescription only)

Spirapril hydrochloride (Renormax) is an ACE inhibitor antihypertensive drug used to treat hypertension. It belongs to dicarboxy group of ACE inhibitors.

Like many ACE inhibitors, this prodrug is converted to the active metabolite spiraprilat following oral administration. Unlike other members of the group, it is eliminated both by renal and hepatic routes, which may allow for greater use in patients with renal impairment. However, data on its effect upon the renal function are conflicting.

References

Spirapril Wikipedia