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antihypotensive /an·ti·hy·po·ten·sive/ (-ten´siv) counteracting low blood pressure, or an agent that so acts. antihypotensive [-hī′pōten′siv] 1 pertaining to a substance or other agent that tends to increase blood pressure. 2 an antihypotensive drug. Compare antihypertensive. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Angiotensin II (or its by-product, angiotensin 111) also promotes aldosterone release from the adrenal cortex, thus adding to the antihypotensive effect by increasing sodium and water retention. |
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