Trandolapril (Noun)
Meaning
An ACE inhibiting drug (trade name Mavik) used in some patients after a heart attack or to treat hypertension.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed trandolapril to patients with high blood pressure who didn't respond well to other treatments.
- Trandolapril works by relaxing blood vessels and reducing the heart's workload.
- Trandolapril can be taken with or without food, but it should be taken at the same time every day.
- Studies have shown that trandolapril reduces the risk of cardiovascular mortality in patients who have suffered a heart attack.
- Regular blood tests are required to monitor the effects of trandolapril on the body's potassium levels.