- Compound
- FDB009356 (Enzymes, bacterial)
- Term
- Antihypertensive
- Definition
- A chemical substance used in the treatment of acute or chronic hypertension regardless of pharmacological mechanism. Antihypertensive agents include diuretics, alpha-adrenergic and beta-adrenergic antagonists, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, ganglionic blockers, and vasodilator agents. (NCI)
- Parent Term
- Cardiovascular drug
- Synonyms
Anti hypertensiveAnti hypertensive agentAntihypertensive agentOther Compounds Mapped to 'Antihypertensive'FDB009079 (Caramel) FDB009356 (Enzymes, bacterial) FDB028425 (Methyldopa) FDB022742 (Atenolol) FDB022708 (Verapamil) References