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capoten

/ˈkæp.ə.tɛn/

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noun

/ˈkæp.ə.tɛn/C1formalmedical
  • ruЛекарственный препарат (торговое название Капотен), который блокирует образование ангиотензина в почках, вызывая расширение сосудов; используется для лечения гипертонии и застойной сердечной недостаточности.

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.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Antihypertensive drugC1formalmedical

    A medication that inhibits the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys, leading to blood vessel widening; prescribed for high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.

    ruГипотензивный препарат

    • The doctor prescribed Capoten to manage her hypertension.
    • Patients taking Capoten should monitor their blood pressure regularly.
    • Capoten is often used in combination with other heart failure treatments.

    Synonymscaptopril