Enalapril (Noun)
Meaning
An ACE inhibitor (trade name Vasotec) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidney and so results in vasodilation; administered after heart attacks.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed enalapril to the patient who had recently suffered a heart attack to help lower their blood pressure.
- Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor that is often used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
- After a myocardial infarction, the cardiologist recommended enalapril to the patient to reduce the risk of further complications.
- The medication enalapril was found to be effective in reducing blood pressure and improving cardiac function in patients with heart disease.
- Enalapril, also known by its trade name Vasotec, is commonly used to treat conditions such as hypertension and congestive heart failure.