hy·per·ten·sive 
(hī′pər-tĕnsĭv)
(hī′pər-tĕnsĭv)adj.
1. Of or characterized by hypertension.
2. Causing an increase in blood pressure: a hypertensive medication.
n.
1. A person with or susceptible to hypertension.
2. A drug capable of causing an increase in blood pressure.