ace inhibitor   (TTS Sound)

The ace_inhibitor has 1 Senses.

• 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
• 腎臓にアンジオテンシンIIができるのを阻止し、動脈を弛緩してくれる抗高血圧薬