Ramipril (Noun)
Meaning
An ACE inhibitor (trade name Altace) used to treat high blood pressure or in some patients who have had a heart attack.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed ramipril to help lower her patient's high blood pressure and reduce the risk of a heart attack.
- Ramipril, also known by the trade name Altace, can be used to treat high blood pressure in conjunction with other medications.
- Ramipril was used in some patients who had suffered a heart attack, in order to lower the chance of another attack occurring.
- She was given ramipril pills by her doctor to be taken regularly to treat her heart condition.
- Long-term ramipril treatment can help reduce the risks associated with heart attacks in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease.