Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun capoten

1 sense of capoten

Sense 1
captopril, Capoten -- (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)
       => ACE inhibitor, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor -- (an antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin II in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries; promotes the excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme; also used to treat congestive heart failure)