#captopril__Capoten a drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation; used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure
supertype: ACE_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
supertype: antihypertensive_drug__antihypertensive a drug that reduces high blood pressure
supertype: medicament__medicine__medication__medicinal_drug__medicinaldrug something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
supertype: drug a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
supertype: agent.causal_agent a substance that exerts some force or effect
supertype: causal_agent__cause__causal_agency any entity that causes events to happen
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supertype: thing__something___T__t___3D_or_4D_thing_or_anything_else any category (type or individual) is instance of this type; any type is also a subtype of this type
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