Accupril Ingredients and Composition

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Accupril Ingredients and Composition

Quinapril hydrochloride, the active ingredient in Accupril, is the hydrochloride salt of quinapril, the ethyl ester of a nonsulfhydryl, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, quinaprilat.

Quinapril hydrochloride is chemically described as (3S-(2(R*(R*)), 3R*))-2-(2-((1-(ethoxycarbonyl)-3-phenylpropyl)amino)-1-oxopropyl)-1,2,3, 4-tetrahydro-3-isoquinolinecarboxylic acid, monohydrochloride. Its empirical formula is C₂₅H₃₀N₂O₅•HCl.

Quinapril hydrochloride, the active ingredient in Accupril, is a white to off-white amorphous powder that is freely soluble in aqueous solvents.

Accupril tablets contain 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, or 40 mg of quinapril for oral administration. Each tablet also contains candelilla wax, crospovidone, gelatin, lactose, magnesium carbonate, magnesium stearate, synthetic red iron oxide, and titanium dioxide.

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