Definition

Noun: 1. A pharmaceutical drug: Zestril is the trade name for a prescription medication. Its primary function is to inhibit an enzyme called Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE). This action helps to relax blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and reduces the heart's workload. 2. A treatment for specific conditions: It is used as an antihypertensive (to treat high blood pressure) and is also administered to patients after a heart attack to improve survival and heart function.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed Zestril to manage her hypertension.
  • After his myocardial infarction, he was started on a regimen that included Zestril.
  • Zestril is one of several ACE inhibitors available on the market.

Advanced Usage

• Medical Context: In clinical settings, "Zestril" is often discussed alongside its generic name, lisinopril. For example: "The patient is taking lisinopril, marketed under the brand name Zestril."
• Dosage Forms: It is commonly referenced with its dosage strength, e.g., "Zestril 10 mg tablet."

Variants and Related Words

• Lisinopril (n): The generic, non-proprietary name for the active pharmaceutical ingredient in Zestril.
• ACE inhibitor (n): The class of drugs to which Zestril (lisinopril) belongs. Other examples include enalapril and ramipril.
• Antihypertensive (n/adj): A substance or drug that reduces high blood pressure.
• Prinival (n): Another, less common, trade name for the same drug (lisinopril).

Synonyms

• Lisinopril (This is the direct synonym, as it is the generic equivalent).
• ACE inhibitor (This is a categorical synonym, describing the drug's class rather than the specific brand).

Noun

1. an ACE inhibiting drug (trade names Prinival or Zestril) administered as an antihypertensive and after heart attacks