Moexipril
Moexipril an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) used for the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. Moexipril can be administered alone or with other antihypertensives or diuretics.Belal, F.F, K.M. Metwaly, and S.M. Amer. "Development of Membrane Electrodes for the Specific Determination of Moexipril Hydrochloride in Dosage Forms and Biological Fluids." Portugaliae Electrochimica Acta. 27.4 (2009): 463-475. It works by inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.Rodgers, Katie, Michael C Vinson, and Marvin W Davis. "Breakthroughs: New drug approvals of 1995 -- part 1." Advanstar Communications, Inc. 140.3 (1996): 84. It was patented in 1980 and approved for medical use in 1995. Moexipril is available from Schwarz Pharma under the trade name Univasc. Side effects Moexipril is generally well tolerated in elderly patients with hypertension. Hypotension, dizziness, increased cough, diarrhea, flu syndrome, fatigue, and flushi ...
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