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Candoxatril

Candoxatril is a type of medicine that helps your heart work better. Your heart is like a pump that sends blood to all parts of your body. Sometimes, people's hearts don't work as well as they should. This can make them feel tired or out of breath, or they might get sick more often.

Candoxatril can help make your heart pump more blood around your body. It works by blocking something called an enzyme, which is like a helper inside your body. When this helper is blocked by candoxatril, it helps your heart pump more blood around your body.

Think of it like a train that goes around a track. Sometimes the train can't go as fast because there's something blocking it on the track. But if you remove that thing, the train can go much faster! Candoxatril works in a similar way for the heart.

Doctors might prescribe candoxatril to people who have heart problems, like heart failure. This is when the heart doesn't work as well as it should, and the person feels tired or out of breath. Candoxatril can help these people feel better and have more energy to do things they enjoy.
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