Definition of "lisinopril" [lisinopril]

• A drug of the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor class, primarily used in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, heart attacks, and certain complications of diabetes. (noun)

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• "Those taking an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor called lisinopril or other heart medications are less prone to develop dementia."
• "The researchers compared the patients in groups that included those using an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB); those using an ACE inhibitor called lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril); and those using other blood pressure/heart disease medications (excluding statins)."
• "ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril (brand names, Prinivil (r) and Zestril (r)) decrease chemicals that tighten blood vessels."