Synonym Discussion of LATENT. latent, dormant, quiescent, potential mean not now showing signs of activity or existence. latent applies to a power or quality that has not yet come forth but may emerge and develop. dormant suggests the inactivity of something (as a feeling or power) as though sleeping.
Vasotec (enalapril) is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Vasotec is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children who are at least 1 month old. Vasotec is also used to treat congestive heart failure in adults. Vasotec is also used to treat a disorder of the ventricles (the lower chambers of the heart that allow blood to flow out of the heart). This disorder can decrease the heart's ability to pump blood to the body.
Ursodiol is a prescription drug that's used to treat and prevent gallstones (hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in the gallbladder). It's sold under the brand names Actigall and Urso. This medicine is also used to treat primary biliary cirrhosis (an autoimmune disorder that affects the liver) and chronic liver disease. In addition, it's sometimes used to help prevent organ rejection following a liver transplant. Ursodiol is a bile acid that's naturally found in the body. It works by reducing the production of cholesterol and dissolving it in bile, so that it can't form stones. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved ursodiol in 1987. It's manufactured by different pharmaceutical companies. Ursodiol Warnings. Before taking Ursodiol, tell your doctor if you have, or have ever had: Any disease of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, or bile duct; A bile duct blockage; Allergies to medications