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captopril

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captopril /cap·to·pril/ (kap´to-pril) an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, and post–myocardial infarction left ventricular dysfunction.
cap·to·pril (kpt-prl)
n.
An ACE inhibitor drug used in the treament of hypertension, congestive heart failure, and other cardiovascular disorders.
captopril (kap´tpril),
n brand name: Capoten;
drug class: angiotensin-converting enzyme;
action: dilation of arterial and venous vessels;
use: hypertension.
captopril
an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used as a vasodilator in the treatment of congestive heart failure, mitral regurgitation and hypertension. Now often replaced by newer ACE inhibitors such as enalapril, lisinopril.
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