This brand name is authorized in Italy
The drug ELITEN contains one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API):
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Fosinopril
UNII NW2RTH6T2N - FOSINOPRIL SODIUM
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Fosinopril is the pro-drug (ester) of the long acting active ACE inhibitor fosinoprilat. After oral administration fosinopril is quickly and fully metabolised to the active fosinoprilat. Fosinopril contains a phosphinic group capable of a specific binding to the active site of the angiotensin converting enzyme, preventing the conversion of angiotensin I in angiotensin II. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| C09AA09 | Fosinopril | C Cardiovascular system → C09 Agents acting on the renin-angiotensin system → C09A ACE inhibitors, plain → C09AA ACE inhibitors, plain |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: IT | Agenzia del Farmaco | Identifier(s): 027735024 |
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