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Drug Groups
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approved |
Description
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Candoxatril is the orally-active prodrug of candoxatrilat (UK-73967), the active enantiomer of candoxatrilat (UK-69578), a potent neutral endopeptidase (NEP) inhibitor used in the treatment of chronic heart failure. |
Indication |
For treatment of hypertension, improve exercise capacity in patients with CHF receiving angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition. |
Pharmacology |
Candoxatril is the orally-active prodrug of candoxatrilat (UK-73967), the active enantiomer of candoxatrilat (UK-69578), a potent neutral endopeptidase (NEP) inhibitor used in the treatment of chronic heart failure in man. |
Affected Organisms |
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Humans and other mammals |
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