Drug Groups

approved

Description

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