ace inhibitor

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Definition von ace inhibitor im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

any one of a class of drugs, including captopril and enalpapril, that cause the arteries to widen by preventing the synthesis on angiotensin: used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure

Any of a class of drugs that cause vasodilation and are used to treat hypertension and heart failure

an oral medicine that lowers blood pressure; ACE stands for angiotensin (an-gee-oh-TEN-sin) converting enzyme For people with diabetes, especially those who have protein (albumin) in the urine, it also helps slow down kidney damage

Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor Slows down the progression of diabetic kidney disease It is also used to lower blood pressure

A type of drug used to lower blood pressure Studies indicate that it may also help prevent or slow the progression of kidney disease in people with diabetes

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitor A class of drugs that inhibit this particular enzyme and that is used in high blood pressure and/or renal disease caused by diabetes

group of drugs which lower blood pressure by inhibiting the angiotensin converting enzyme (Medicine)

antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin 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 administered after uncomplicated heart attacks

Relevante Übersetzungen

ACE inhibitors

plural form of ACE inhibitor

Silbentrennung

ace in·hi·bi·tor

Türkische aussprache

eys înhîbıtır

Aussprache

/ˈās ənˈhəbətər/ /ˈeɪs ɪnˈhɪbətɜr/

Etymologie

() Circa 20th century: from angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor.