lisinopril
A drug of the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor class, primarily used in the…A drug of the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor class (trademark Prinivil, Zestril), primarily used in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, heart attacks, and certain complications of diabetes.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A drug of the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor class (trademark Prinivil, Zestril), primarily used in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, heart attacks, and certain complications of diabetes.
an ACE inhibiting drug (trade names Prinivil or Zestril) administered as an antihypertensive and after heart attacks
Translations
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From lysine + -o- + -pril (“angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor”).From lysine + -o- + -pril (“angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor”).
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Synonyms
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