What is "quinapril"

n. An ACE inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure, a prodrug that is converted to its active metabolite, quinaprilat, in the liver.

Quinapril (marketed under the brand name Accupril by Pfizer) is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor ( ACE inhibitor) used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. A prodrug, it is converted to its active metabolite, quinaprilat, in the liver.