1. Medications or drugs that lower blood pressure.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term; Usually used in plural form

1. Relating to or causing a reduction in blood pressure.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term

Examples

• The doctor prescribed several hypotensives to manage the patient's high blood pressure.
• Common hypotensives include ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers.
• Hypotensive medications must be taken regularly for best results.
• The patient's hypotensive therapy was adjusted after the follow-up appointment.
• Some hypotensives can cause dizziness as a side effect.
• The cardiologist recommended a combination of different hypotensives for better control.