NCIt definition : A non-sulfhydryl angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor with antihypertensive
activity. Upon hydrolysis, perindopril is converted to its active form perindoprilat,
inhibiting ACE and the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II; consequently,
angiotensin II-mediated vasoconstriction and angiotensin II-stimulated aldosterone
secretion from the adrenal cortex are inhibited and diuresis and natriuresis ensue.;