antihypertensive

/ˌæntiˌhaɪpərˈtɛnsɪv/
adjective
  1. 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
  1. 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.
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