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Definition of Lisinopril

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

Definition of Lisinopril

1. Noun. A drug of the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor class, primarily used in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, heart attacks, and certain complications of diabetes. ¹

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Medical Definition of Lisinopril

1. (s)-1-(n(2)-(1-carboxy-3-phenylpropyl)-l-lysyl)-l-proline dihydrate. An orally active angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. Pharmacological action: cardiotonic agent, antihypertensive agents, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. Chemical name: L-Proline, 1-(N2-(1-carboxy-3-phenylpropyl)-L-lysyl)-, dihydrate, (S)- (12 Dec 1998)

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