Definition

Noun: 1. A brand name for the drug ramipril: Altace is the trade name for a medication belonging to the class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It is primarily prescribed to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to improve survival after a heart attack in certain patients.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed Altace to help lower my blood pressure.
  • After his heart attack, his treatment plan included taking Altace daily.
  • Altace works by relaxing blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood.

Advanced Usage

• Medical Context: The term is used almost exclusively in medical and pharmaceutical contexts. It is a proper noun (a brand/trade name) and is typically capitalized.
  • The study compared the efficacy of Altace with other ACE inhibitors.

Variants and Related Words

• Ramipril (n): The generic (non-brand) name for the same drug.
  • Altace contains the active ingredient ramipril.
• ACE inhibitor (n): The class of drugs to which Altace (ramipril) belongs. ACE stands for Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme.
  • Common side effects of ACE inhibitors like Altace can include a dry cough.

Synonyms

• Ramipril: This is the direct synonym, as it is the generic name for the identical drug substance.

Important Notes

• Proper Noun: "Altace" is a registered trademark. It should be treated as a proper noun.
• Medical Advice: This word refers to a prescription medication. It should only be used under the guidance of a healthcare professional. The information here is for linguistic purposes only and not medical advice.

Noun

1. an ACE inhibitor (trade name Altace) used to treat high blood pressure or in some patients who have had a heart attack