Sandril (Noun)
Meaning
Antihypertensive consisting of an alkaloid extracted from the plant Rauwolfia serpentina (trade names Raudixin or Rau-Sed or Sandril or Serpasil).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Sandril to treat the patient's high blood pressure.
- The new antihypertensive medication Sandril was well-received by the medical community.
- Sandril is an effective treatment for hypertension and has been used for decades.
- The patient was advised to take Sandril twice a day to manage her blood pressure.
- Rauwolfia alkaloids, such as those found in Sandril, have a long history of use in medicine.