captopril

n. trade name of Capoten, drug used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure

Captopril (rINN) (IPA: ) is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) used for the treatment of hypertension and some types of congestive heart failure. Captopril was the first ACE inhibitor developed and was considered a breakthrough both because of its novel mechanism of action and also because of the revolutionary development process. Captopril is commonly marketed by Bristol-Myers Squibb under the trade name Capoten.
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Captopril /cap·to·pril/ an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, and [more]Captopril - Community and Resources

Noun
1. 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
(synonym) Capoten
(hypernym) ACE inhibitor, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
(classification) trade name, brand name, brand, marque

n. captopril, trade name of Capoten, drug used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure