Enalapril (marketed as Vasotec in the US, Enaladex and Renitec in some other countries, and Enacard for veterinary use[1]:142-143) is an angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, and some types of chronic heart failure.
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(2S)-1-[(2S)-2-{[(2S)-1-ethoxy-1-oxo-4-phenylbutan-2-yl]amino}propanoyl]pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid |
Trade names | Vasotec, Renitec |
AHFS/Drugs.com | monograph |
MedlinePlus | a686022 |
Pregnancy category |
C,D |
Legal status | ℞ (Prescription only) |
Routes of administration |
by mouth |
Bioavailability | 60% (oral) |
Metabolism | hepatic (to enalaprilat) |
Biological half-life | 11 hours (enalaprilat) |
Excretion | renal |
CAS Number | 75847-73-3 |
ATC code | C09AA02 |
PubChem | CID: 5388962 |
IUPHAR/BPS | 6322 |
DrugBank | DB00584 |
ChemSpider | 4534998 |
UNII | 69PN84IO1A |
KEGG | D07892 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:4784 |
ChEMBL | CHEMBL578 |
Formula | C20H28N2O5 |
Molecular mass | 376.447 g/mol |
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Melting point | 143 to 144.5 °C (289.4 to 292.1 °F) |