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Apresoline

Apresoline

7.2
A medicine that lowers high blood pressure by widening blood vessels
  • noun
  • /ˌæprəˈzoʊliːn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Apresoline
  • The patient was prescribed Apresoline to manage her high blood pressure.

Examples

  • It is important to monitor blood pressure regularly when taking Apresoline.

  • Doctors often use Apresoline in combination with other medications for heart failure.

  • The doctor prescribed Apresoline for my high blood pressure.

  • Have you heard of Apresoline as a treatment option?

  • The doctor prescribed Apresoline to help manage her high blood pressure.

  • He started taking Apresoline alongside a diuretic for his heart condition.

  • After her diagnosis, the physician recommended Apresoline as part of her treatment plan.

Synonyms

hydralazine
vsApresoline
  • Specialized
1 7.3

A medicine that lowers high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels

is the trademarked brand name of the same medication
antihypertensive drug
vsApresoline
  • Specialized
3.6

A medicine that lowers high blood pressure

is a specific medication rather than the general class
antihypertensive
vsApresoline
  • Specialized
4.6

A medicine that lowers high blood pressure

is the specific medicine form rather than general blood pressure control medicines

Surface Forms

Apresoline singular
Apresolines plural

Etymology

Apresoline is a brand name for the medicine hydralazine. A helpful way to remember it is to think of apres- (like the French word 'après', meaning 'after') plus the calm ending -oline, as if the drug brings 'relief after' high blood pressure because it opens blood vessels and so lowers blood pressure.