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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

causal agent, cause, causal agency go
any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results

agent go
a substance that exerts some force or effect

drug go
a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic

medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug go
(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease

antihypertensive, antihypertensive drug go
a drug that reduces high blood pressure

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

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5 Subcategories

captopril, Capoten go
a drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation
enalapril, Vasotec go
an ACE inhibitor (trade name Vasotec) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidney and so results in vasodilation
lisinopril, Prinival, Zestril go
an ACE inhibiting drug (trade names Prinival or Zestril) administered as an antihypertensive and after heart attacks
ramipril, Altace go
an ACE inhibitor (trade name Altace) used to treat high blood pressure or in some patients who have had a heart attack
trandolapril, Mavik go
an ACE inhibiting drug (trade name Mavik) used in some patients after a heart attack or to treat hypertension