Associations to the word «Captopril»

Wiktionary

CAPTOPRIL, noun. An ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension and some types of congestive heart failure.

Dictionary definition

CAPTOPRIL, 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.

Wise words

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