Precursor to metabolite: Perindopril to Perindoprilat

Perindopril is converted to Perindoprilat by esterase.

Perindopril mascot — mnemonic cartoon — Perindopril — mascot

The pair

Perindopril — Long-acting ACE inhibitor.
Perindoprilat — Active ACE-inhibiting metabolite of perindopril; renally cleared, with hyperkalemia and kidney-function risks.

Perindopril · Perindoprilat · Open Perindopril in the interactive console ↗