antihypertensive
/ˌæntiˌhaɪpərˈtɛnsɪv/
adjective
- Describing a medication or treatment that lowers high blood pressure.
- Regular exercise can have an antihypertensive effect on the body.
- The doctor prescribed an antihypertensive medication to control her blood pressure.
- He takes an antihypertensive pill every morning to prevent heart problems.
Antonyms
noun
- A drug or agent used to treat high blood pressure.
- Many antihypertensives work by relaxing blood vessels.
- This antihypertensive is commonly prescribed for older adults.
- She switched to a different antihypertensive because of side effects.