Aspirin/Simvastatin/Atenolol/Ramipril/Thiazide Capsule

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-011257",
  "term": "Aspirin/Simvastatin/Atenolol/Ramipril/Thiazide Capsule",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "An orally bioavailable combination pill containing aspirin, simvastatin, atenolol, ramipril and thiazide with preventive activity against cardiovascular disease (CVD). Aspirin is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor with antiplatelet, analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory activities; simvastatin is a statin with a cholesterol lowering effect; and the beta-blocker atenolol as well as the ACE inhibitor ramipril and the thiazide diuretic all have blood pressure lowering activity. Upon oral administration of aspirin/simvastatin/atenolol/ramipril/thiazide capsule, the combined effects of the active ingredients in this formulation lower the risk of CVD.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Polycap"
  ],
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/aspirin-simvastatin-atenolol-ramipril-thiazide-capsule/"
}