What is "fosinopril"

n. An angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor used for the treatment of hypertension and some types of chronic heart failure.

Fosinopril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used for the treatment of hypertension and some types of chronic heart failure. Fosinopril is the only phosphinate-containing ACE inhibitor marketed, by Bristol-Myers Squibb under the trade name Monopril.