Why is enalapril a prodrug

Enalapril maleate is a prodrug which when administered orally is hydrolysed to release the active converting enzyme inhibitor enalaprilat. Enalaprilat is a potent and reversible inhibitor of the plasma and tissue angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE); it is used clinically in the treatment of hypertension ( Patchett

2024-03-29
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  2. It inhibits angiotensin I to