NOUN | artifact | captopril, Capoten | a drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation |
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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. | |
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Synonym | Capoten | |
Broader | ACE inhibitor, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor | An antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin II in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries |
Spanish | captopril | |
Catalan | captopril |
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