ace inhibitor

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ace inhibitor

A doctor prescribes an ace inhibitor to a patient.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A type of antihypertensive medication: An ACE inhibitor is a pharmaceutical drug used primarily to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure. It works by blocking the action of an enzyme (angiotensin-converting enzyme) in the body, which leads to the relaxation of blood vessels and reduced blood pressure.
Usage
  • ACE inhibitors are prescribed by doctors for managing cardiovascular conditions.
  • They are typically taken orally in pill form.
  • This term is used in medical, clinical, and pharmacological contexts.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The doctor prescribed an ACE inhibitor to control my patient's hypertension.
    • Common ACE inhibitors include lisinopril and enalapril.
    • Patients with congestive heart failure often benefit from ACE inhibitor therapy.
Advanced Usage
  • "ACE inhibitor therapy": Refers to a treatment regimen involving this class of drugs.
    • Initiating ACE inhibitor therapy requires monitoring kidney function.
  • "ACE inhibitor-induced cough": A known side effect of this medication class.
    • The patient discontinued the medication due to an ACE inhibitor-induced cough.
Variants and Related Words
  • Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor: The full, formal name for an ACE inhibitor.
  • ACE-I: A common medical abbreviation.
  • Antihypertensive (noun/adjective): A general term for blood pressure-lowering drugs; ACE inhibitors are a subclass of antihypertensives.
Synonyms
  • Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (formal synonym)
  • Vasopeptidase inhibitor (in a broader, more technical pharmacological context)
Related Phrases
  • "To be on an ACE inhibitor": Describes a patient's current medication.
    • The cardiologist advised that she should be on an ACE inhibitor long-term.
  • "ACE inhibitor and ARB": Often mentioned together in medical literature, referring to two different classes of drugs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers) used for similar conditions.
ace inhibitor

A doctor prescribes an ace inhibitor to a patient.

Noun
  1. 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

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