Precursor to metabolite: Quinapril to Quinaprilat

Quinapril is converted to Quinaprilat by esterase.

Quinapril mascot — mnemonic cartoon — Visual mnemonic: Quinapril mascot

The pair

Quinapril — ACE inhibitor.
Quinaprilat — Active ACE-inhibiting metabolite of quinapril; renal impairment prolongs exposure, increasing hypotension and hyperkalemia risks.

Quinapril · Quinaprilat · Open Quinapril in the interactive console ↗