lisinopril
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Definition
Noun: 1. An ACE inhibitor drug used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure: Lisinopril is a prescription medication belonging to a class of drugs called ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. 2. A medication used after a heart attack: It is also prescribed to improve survival and reduce the risk of further heart failure in patients who have had a heart attack.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor prescribed lisinopril to manage her hypertension.
- Patients are often started on a low dose of lisinopril after a heart attack.
- A common side effect of lisinopril is a persistent dry cough.
Advanced Usage
- "To be on lisinopril": This phrase indicates that a person is taking this medication as part of their treatment regimen.
- My grandfather has been on lisinopril for his blood pressure for five years.
Variants and Related Words
- Prinival (n): A former brand/trade name for lisinopril.
- Zestril (n): A common brand/trade name for lisinopril.
- ACE inhibitor (n): The class of drugs to which lisinopril belongs. Other examples include enalapril and ramipril.
- Antihypertensive (n/adj): A substance or drug that reduces high blood pressure.
Synonyms
- ACE inhibitor: (Class synonym) Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor.
- Antihypertensive agent: (Functional synonym) A drug that lowers blood pressure.
Important Notes
- Not an Idiom or Phrasal Verb: As a specific pharmaceutical drug name, "lisinopril" does not have associated idioms or phrasal verbs. Its usage is strictly medical.
- Proper Noun Status: While classified as a noun, "Lisinopril" is a proprietary name and is often capitalized, especially when referring to a specific brand.
Noun
- an ACE inhibiting drug (trade names Prinival or Zestril) administered as an antihypertensive and after heart attacks