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trandolapril

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noun tran·do·la·pril \tran-ˈdō-lə-ˌpril\

Medical Definition of trandolapril

: an ACE inhibitor C₂₄H₃₄N₂O₅ taken orally to treat hypertension or to treat heart failure or left ventricular dysfunction following heart attack ◆Trandolapril is marketed under the trademark Mavik.

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