A misspelling of "captopril". Captopril is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor.
The chemical formula of captopril is C9H15NO3S.
The captopril test is a screening test for hypertension of kidney origin (renovascular hypertension ).
Captopril
In a renal scan with captopril, the patient is administered a small amount of captopril, which is a medication that helps to detect narrowing of the renal arteries. The scan is used to evaluate kidney function and assess for potential renovascular hypertension.
The Captopril package insert lists hypertension as the main use for the drug. "Captopril is most commonly used to treat hypertension, but also has been used for other heart conditions such as congestive heart failure."
Captopril is classified as an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It is commonly used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and kidney problems.
The chiral center of captopril is the sulfur atom (S). It is a chiral compound with one chiral center due to the presence of the sulfur atom in a tetrahedral environment with four different substituents.
Captopril can cause hyperkalemia, as it inhibits the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system which can lead to potassium retention in the body. Monitoring potassium levels is important when taking captopril to prevent complications associated with hyperkalemia.
Captopril can be analyzed by UV spectroscopy at a specific wavelength, typically around 254 nm, due to its characteristic absorption peak. The Beer-Lambert law can be used to quantitatively determine the concentration of captopril in a sample based on the absorbance measured. Sample preparation and calibration curves are essential for accurate and precise analysis of captopril using UV spectroscopy.
Captopril is not used as a prodrug. It is an active drug itself, classified as an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat hypertension and heart failure by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
Examples of drugs that are known to cause dysgeusia include lithium, penicillamine, procarbazine, rifampin, vinblastine, vincristine, captopril, griseofulvin, and thyroid medications.