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.
