captopril · Medicine question

How does captopril lower blood pressure?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Captopril lowers blood pressure by inhibiting angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), reducing angiotensin II formation and thereby reducing blood vessel constriction and aldosterone secretion.

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Captopril 5mg/5ml Oral SolutionMartindale Pharma, an Ethypharm Group Company · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 7Document updated 3 March 2026

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