Definition

1. Noun:
   • A specific ACE inhibitor medication: "Vasotec" is the trade name for the drug enalapril, which belongs to a class of drugs called ACE inhibitors. It works by blocking the formation of a substance called angiotensin in the body, leading to the widening of blood vessels (vasodilation). It is commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, and is administered after heart attacks to improve survival and heart function.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed Vasotec to manage her high blood pressure.
  • After his heart attack, he was started on a regimen that included Vasotec.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on Vasotec": to be taking the medication Vasotec as part of a treatment plan.
  • The patient has been on Vasotec for three years to control his hypertension.

Variants and Related Words

• Enalapril (n): The generic, non-brand name for the drug sold under the trade name Vasotec.
  • The pharmacy dispensed the generic enalapril instead of the brand-name Vasotec.

Synonyms

• ACE inhibitor: A broader class of drugs that work similarly to Vasotec (e.g., lisinopril, ramipril).
• Antihypertensive: A general term for any medication used to lower high blood pressure.

Related Terms (Note: "Vasotec" itself is not typically used in phrasal verbs or idioms)

• Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE): The enzyme that Vasotec inhibits.
• Vasodilation: The widening of blood vessels, which is the therapeutic effect of Vasotec.

Noun

1. an ACE inhibitor (trade name Vasotec) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidney and so results in vasodilation; administered after heart attacks