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Drug profile · INN

captopril

captopril (CAPOTEN) is a angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 0
Drug details — captopril
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
2
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

captopril (CAPOTEN) is a angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN captopril
Brand CAPOTEN
Mechanism Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
Target Angiotensin-converting enzyme
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor

Primary target: Angiotensin-converting enzyme

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. CXXB750A12201 Phase 2 · Novartis India · Heart Failure
  2. GS610101-Ⅰ Unknown · First People's Hospital · Hypertension

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  4. lisinopril Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
  5. moexipril hydrochloride Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
  6. ramipril Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is captopril?

captopril (CAPOTEN) is a angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for captopril?

CAPOTEN is a marketed brand name for captopril. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of captopril?

captopril has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.