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antihypertensive /an·ti·hy·per·ten·sive/ (-ten´siv) counteracting high blood pressure, or an agent that does this.
Antihypertensive Used to describe drugs or treatments designed to control hypertension, or high blood pressure. Mentioned in: Hyperaldosteronism antihypertensive, n a medicine or substance that reduces blood pressure. antihypertensive acting to reduce tension; in medical terms, usually referring to elevated blood pressure. Drugs used for this purpose include diuretics, ß-adrenergic antagonists, and vasodilators. |
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Pending approval, the combination will be indicated for the treatment of hypertension and may be used either alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. Other health end points studied have included elevated blood pressure, angina pectoris, ischemic heart disease, use of antihypertensive or cardiovascular drugs, and consultation with a doctor (for unspecified reasons). He agrees with the researchers that it is now important to determine whether physicians should lower the threshold blood pressures for prescribing antihypertensive medication or recommending lifestyle changes. |
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