An ACE inhibitor used as an adjunct to diuretics for the treatment of he art failure. It is also taken after myocardial infarction (heart attack) to reduce recurrence and is used to treat all grades of hypertension. Available as tablets on prescription only, it is usually taken once a day.
Proprietary preparations: Carace; Zestril; CARACE PLUS (combined with hydrochlorothiazide); ZESTORETIC (combined with hydrochlorothiazide).
