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Altace

Altace

1 7.2
A medicine that lowers high blood pressure and helps the heart work better
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The doctor prescribed Altace to help manage her high blood pressure.

Examples

  • Patients taking Altace should monitor their kidney function and blood pressure regularly.

  • My doctor prescribed Altace for my high blood pressure.

  • After his diagnosis, the doctor prescribed Altace to help control his blood pressure.

  • My pharmacist explained that Altace is often used after a heart attack to protect the heart.

  • Have you ever taken Altace for your heart condition?

  • After discussing his options, he decided to switch to Altace for better heart health.

  • Patients taking Altace often report significant improvements in their blood pressure levels.

Synonyms

ramipril
vsAltace
  • Specialized
3.8

A medicine that lowers high blood pressure, helps the heart, and reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke

is the trademarked brand name for that same drug

Surface Forms

Altace singular
Altaces plural

Etymology

Altace is a brand name made for the drug ramipril. A helpful way to remember it is that it ends with ace, like the 'ACE inhibitor' type of medicine, so Altace is the name of a medicine that helps lower blood pressure.