Preferred Label : Aspirin/Simvastatin/Atenolol/Ramipril/Thiazide Capsule;
NCIt synonyms : Polycap;
NCIt definition : An orally bioavailable combination pill containing aspirin, simvastatin, atenolol,
ramipril and thiazide with preventive activity against cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Aspirin is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor with antiplatelet, analgesic, antipyretic and
anti-inflammatory activities; simvastatin is a statin with a cholesterol lowering
effect; and the beta-blocker atenolol as well as the ACE inhibitor ramipril and the
thiazide diuretic all have blood pressure lowering activity. Upon oral administration
of aspirin/simvastatin/atenolol/ramipril/thiazide capsule, the combined effects of
the active ingredients in this formulation lower the risk of CVD.;
Drug name : Quintapill;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL437147;
Origin ID : C102868;
UMLS CUI : C3640980;
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