Peritrate
Definition
Noun: * A specific, brand-name medication that functions as a coronary vasodilator. It is used in the treatment of angina pectoris, a condition characterized by chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. The name "Peritrate" is a proprietary trademark.
Usage Notes
- Capitalization: As a brand name, "Peritrate" is typically capitalized.
- Context: This word is used almost exclusively in medical, pharmaceutical, and clinical contexts. It refers to a specific drug formulation.
- Status: The term "Peritrate" is a historical brand name for the drug whose generic (non-proprietary) name is pentaerythritol tetranitrate.
Examples
- The patient's angina was managed with a prescription for Peritrate.
- Peritrate works by dilating the coronary arteries, increasing blood supply to the heart.
Advanced Usage
- The term may appear in historical medical literature or older prescription records.
- In modern clinical practice, the generic name pentaerythritol tetranitrate or other nitrate medications are more commonly used.
Variants and Related Words
- Pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN): The generic pharmaceutical name for the active compound in Peritrate.
- Nitrate: The class of drugs to which Peritrate (pentaerythritol tetranitrate) belongs.
- Vasodilator: A general term for a substance that causes dilation of blood vessels; this describes the primary action of Peritrate.
- Anti-anginal: A term describing medications used to prevent or treat angina pectoris.
Synonyms
- Pentaerythritol tetranitrate
- PETN (acronym)
- Coronary vasodilator (descriptive synonym)
Important Note
- Peritrate is a very specific proper noun for a drug. It does not have phrasal verbs, idioms, or common metaphorical uses outside of its strict pharmaceutical definition.
Noun
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a coronary vasodilator (trade name Peritrate) used to treat angina pectoris
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