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PERINDOPRIL [1 record]

Record 1 2011-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
99149-83-4
CAS number
C19H32N2O5
formula, see observation
CONT

Perindopril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Perindopril is in a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It makes blood flow more smoothly by preventing the production of certain natural chemicals that tighten the blood vessels.

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Aceon.

OBS

Chemical formula: C19H32N2O5

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
99149-83-4
CAS number
C19H32N2O5
formula, see observation
CONT

Les médicaments de la famille des «inhibiteurs de l’enzyme de conversion» (dont le périndopril) sont responsables d’une diminution de l’activité de l’enzyme de conversion qui transforme normalement l’angiotensine I en angiotensine II.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Aceon.

OBS

Formule chimique : C19H32N2O5

Spanish

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