Definition

Noun: - An ACE inhibiting drug: Trandolapril is a medication belonging to the class of drugs known as ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors. It is used to treat certain cardiovascular conditions.

Usage

Trandolapril is prescribed by doctors for specific medical purposes. - It is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). - It is used in some patients after a heart attack to improve survival and heart function.

Examples

• The doctor prescribed trandolapril to help lower the patient's blood pressure.
• After his myocardial infarction, he was started on a regimen that included trandolapril.
• Trandolapril works by relaxing blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood.

Advanced Usage

• Pharmacological class: Trandolapril is specifically classified as an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor.
• Therapeutic use: Its primary therapeutic uses are as an antihypertensive agent and for post-myocardial infarction management.

Variants and Related Words

• Mavik (noun): A trade name or brand name for the drug trandolapril.
  • Example: The prescription was written for Mavik, which contains trandolapril.

Synonyms

• ACE inhibitor (noun): The general class of drugs to which trandolapril belongs.
• Antihypertensive (noun): A type of drug used to treat high blood pressure.

Noun

1. an ACE inhibiting drug (trade name Mavik) used in some patients after a heart attack or to treat hypertension