Drugs that are used to lower high blood pressure are called ________. Some work by widening blood vessels, causing the blood pressure to decrease.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
antihypertensives
Drugs that are used to lower high blood pressure are called antihypertensives. Some antihypertensives work by widening blood vessels, causing the blood pressure to decrease.
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