NCIt definition : A non-sulfhydryl angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor with antihypertensive
activity. Moexiprilat competitively inhibits ACE, thereby blocking the conversion
of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. This prevents the actions of the potent vasoconstrictor
angiotensin II and leads to vasodilatation. This agent also prevents angiotensin II-induced
aldosterone secretion by the adrenal cortex, thereby promoting diuresis and natriuresis.;