Meaning | An antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin II in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries; promotes the excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme; also used to treat congestive heart failure. |
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Synonym | angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor |
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Narrower | captopril, Capoten | A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation |
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enalapril, Vasotec | An ACE inhibitor (trade name Vasotec) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidney and so results in vasodilation |
lisinopril, Prinival, Zestril | An ACE inhibiting drug (trade names Prinival or Zestril) administered as an antihypertensive and after heart attacks |
ramipril, Altace | An ACE inhibitor (trade name Altace) used to treat high blood pressure or in some patients who have had a heart attack |
trandolapril, Mavik | An ACE inhibiting drug (trade name Mavik) used in some patients after a heart attack or to treat hypertension |
Broader | antihypertensive, antihypertensive drug | A drug that reduces high blood pressure |
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