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ACE inhibitor, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
an antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin II in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries; promotes the excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme; also used to treat congestive heart failure
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Diuril, chlorothiazide
a diuretic drug (trade name Diuril) used in the treatment of edema and hypertension
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Catapres, clonidine
an antihypertensive (trade name Catapres) that can be administered orally or via transdermal patches
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Cardura, doxazosin
an antihypertensive drug (trade name Cardura) that works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood passes through them more easily; it is also used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia
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Wytensin, guanabenz
antihypertensive drug (trade name Wytensin) that reduces blood pressure by its effect on the central nervous system
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Apresoline, hydralazine
an antihypertensive drug (trade name Apresoline) that dilates blood vessels; used (often with a diuretic) to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure
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Normodyne, Trandate, labetalol, labetalol hydrochloride
antihypertensive drug (trade names Trandate and Normodyne) that blocks alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system (leading to a decrease in blood pressure)
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Maxzide
trade name for an antihypertensive drug containing hydrochlorothiazide and another diuretic
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Aldomet, alpha methyl dopa, methyldopa
antihypertensive drug (trade name Aldomet) used in the treatment of high blood pressure
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Minipress, prazosin
antihypertensive drug (trade name Minipress)
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Rau-Sed, Raudixin, Sandril, Serpasil, reserpine
antihypertensive consisting of an alkaloid extracted from the plant Rauwolfia serpentina (trade names Raudixin or Rau-Sed or Sandril or Serpasil)
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Tenoretic
trade name for an antihypertensive drug consisting of a fixed combination of atenolol and a diuretic
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Hytrin, terazosin
antihypertensive drug (trade name Hytrin) used to treat high blood pressure
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Aldactone, spironolactone
a synthetic corticosteroid (trade name Aldactone) used to treat hypertension
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Capoten, captopril
a drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation; used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure
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Vasotec, enalapril
an ACE inhibitor (trade name Vasotec) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidney and so results in vasodilation; administered after heart attacks
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Prinival, Zestril, lisinopril
an ACE inhibiting drug (trade names Prinival or Zestril) administered as an antihypertensive and after heart attacks
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Altace, ramipril
an ACE inhibitor (trade name Altace) used to treat high blood pressure or in some patients who have had a heart attack
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Mavik, trandolapril
an ACE inhibiting drug (trade name Mavik) used in some patients after a heart attack or to treat hypertension
