captopril

Noun

Meaning

a drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation; used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

Capoten antihypertensive ramipril enalapril lisinopril Altace perindopril erbumine benazepril fosinopril delapril moexipril quinapril cilazapril imidapril quinaprilat

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Hypernyms

ACE inhibitor angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor

Examples

Captopril has a shorter duration of action and an increased incidence of adverse effects. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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