Apresoline (Noun)
Meaning
An antihypertensive drug (trade name Apresoline) that dilates blood vessels; used (often with a diuretic) to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Apresoline is an oral medication that is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.
- The doctor prescribed Apresoline to help control the patient's hypertension and alleviate symptoms of congestive heart failure.
- Apresoline works by relaxing and expanding blood vessels, which allows blood to flow more easily and reduces pressure on the heart.
- Diuretics are often used in combination with Apresoline to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure, as they help to remove excess fluid from the body.
- In some cases, Apresoline can be administered intravenously to quickly lower blood pressure in emergency situations.