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Definition of Captopril

1. Noun. 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.

Definition of Captopril

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Medical Definition of Captopril

1. An orally active inhibitor of angiotensin I-converting enzyme. It reduces elevated blood pressure by inhibiting the renin-angiotensin system and also inhibits pressure responses to exogenous angiotensin I. Pharmacological action: angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, antihypertensive agents. Chemical name: L-Proline, 1-(3-mercapto-2-methyl-1-oxopropyl)-, (S)- (12 Dec 1998)

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