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Q: Why captopril is uses as a prodrug?
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What is captoril?

A misspelling of "captopril". Captopril is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor.


What is a captopril test?

The captopril test is a screening test for hypertension of kidney origin (renovascular hypertension ).


What is the chemical formula of captopril?

C9H15NO3S


What is another name for Capoten?

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"I couldn't find this on the Captopril package insert, but what is it used to treat"?

The Captopril package insert lists hypertension as the main use for the drug. "Captopril is most commonly used to treat hypertension, but also has been used for other heart conditions such as congestive heart failure."


What is captopril?

It is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor


What is the classification for captopril?

Captopril is classified as an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It is commonly used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and kidney problems.


What is prodrug?

A prodrug is a drug that is inactive when you take it (when it is administered), but then becomes active once your body starts to break it down (usually through metabolism). Stimulant simply refers to a class of drug. The opposite would be a non-stimulant. However, it is a different adjective describing the drug and is not part of "prodrug". That is, to be clear, the drug you're looking at is both a stimulant and a prodrug.


What is a compound word that includes drug?

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How can the hydrolysis rate of prodrugs be accelerated?

If the base hydrolysis mechanism is important, an electron withdrawing group can be attached to the prodrug. If the acid hydrolysis mechanism is important, an electron donating group can be attacked to the prodrug.