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Meaning of CAPOTEN
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Definition:
[n]
a
drug
(
trade
name
Capoten
)
that
blocks
the
formation
of
angiotensin
in
the
kidneys
resulting
in
vasodilation
;
used
in
the
treatment
of
hypertension
and
congestive
heart
failure
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Synonyms:
captopril
See Also:
ACE inhibitor
,
angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
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