antihypertensive

noun

an·​ti·​hy·​per·​ten·​sive ˌan-tē-ˌhī-pər-ˈten(t)-siv  ˌan-tī- 

: a substance that is effective against high blood pressure

antihypertensive adjective

Examples of antihypertensive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Medications If lifestyle modifications are not enough to bring your blood pressure under control, your healthcare provider may prescribe medications known as antihypertensives. —Md Published, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025

Taking berberine with blood pressure-lowering medications (antihypertensives) may cause blood pressure to fall too low. —Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025

According to one study, apple juice may interact with certain antihistamines, antihypertensives, and antiasthmatic medications.22 However, these potential interactions are not well understood, making more research necessary. —Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for antihypertensive

• apprehensive
• coextensive
• comprehensive
• hypertensive
• hypotensive
• inexpensive
• inoffensive
• normotensive
• counteroffensive
• defensive
• expensive
• extensive

Medical Definition

antihypertensive

1 of 2 adjective

an·​ti·​hy·​per·​ten·​sive -ˌhī-pər-ˈten(t)-siv 

variants also antihypertension

-ˈhī-pər-ˌten-chən 

: used or effective against high blood pressure

antihypertensive drugs

antihypertensive

2 of 2 noun

: an antihypertensive agent (as a drug)