| Noun | 1. | antihypertensive - a drug that reduces high blood pressureACE inhibitor, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor - antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries; promotes the excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme; also administered after uncomplicated heart attacks chlorothiazide, Diuril - a diuretic drug (trade name Diuril) used in the treatment of edema and hypertension Catapres, clonidine - an antihypertensive (trade name Catapres) that can be administered orally or via transdermal patches guanabenz, Wytensin - antihypertensive drug (trade name Wytensin) that reduces blood pressure by its effect on the central nervous system Apresoline, hydralazine - an antihypertensive drug (trade name Apresoline) that dilates blood vessels; used (often with a diuretic) to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure Maxzide - trade name for an antihypertensive drug containing hydrochlorothiazide and another diuretic Rau-Sed, Raudixin, reserpine, Sandril, Serpasil - antihypertensive consisting of an alkaloid extracted from the plant Rauwolfia serpentina (trade names Raudixin or Rau-Sed or Sandril or Serpasil) Tenoretic - trade name for an antihypertensive drug consisting of a fixed combination of atenolol and a diuretic Hytrin, terazosin - antihypertensive drug (trade name Hytrin) used to treat high blood pressure | |