Zestril
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-009473
A drug used to treat high blood pressure and certain heart conditions. It is also being studied in the prevention and treatment of side effects caused by some anticancer drugs. It blocks certain enzymes that cause blood vessels to constrict (narrow). It is a type of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Also called lisinopril and Prinivil.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-009473 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | lisinopril; Prinivil |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A drug used to treat high blood pressure and certain heart conditions. It is also being studied in the prevention and treatment of side effects caused by some anticancer drugs. It blocks certain enzymes that cause blood vessels to constrict (narrow). It is a type of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Also called lisinopril and Prinivil.",
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