ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITOR Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITOR
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captopril | nounn | |||||||
noun • 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 | ||||||||
enalapril | nounn | |||||||
noun • an ACE inhibitor (trade name Vasotec) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidney and so results in vasodilation; administered after heart attacks | ||||||||
lisinopril | nounn | |||||||
noun • an ACE inhibiting drug (trade names Prinivil or Zestril) administered as an antihypertensive and after heart attacks | ||||||||
ramipril | nounn | |||||||
noun • an ACE inhibitor (trade name Altace) used to treat high blood pressure or in some patients who have had a heart attack | ||||||||
ace inhibitor | ||||||||
noun • 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 |