Description

LISINOPRIL belongs to the group of blood pressure-lowering medications called ‘Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors’ primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and reduce the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure. High blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the pressure in the blood vessels is high. The blood exerts high pressure on blood vessel walls (arteries), leading to hypertension. Heart failure can occur when your heart cannot pump the blood sufficiently required for the body’s remaining. A heart attack or stroke is the blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle. The blockade usually occurs due to fat/cholesterol build-up in the coronary artery (which supplies blood to the heart). 

LISINOPRIL contains lisinopril, which works by lowering the body’s production of substances that could increase blood pressure. LISINOPRIL relaxes and widens the blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body, lowering the raised blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart failure, heart attack or stroke.

Take LISINOPRIL with or without food. Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet; swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Take LISINOPRIL at the same time every day. Sometimes, you may experience common side effects like headache, dizziness, fatigue, and cough. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking LISINOPRIL for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Try not to stop taking it on your own as it may cause a sudden increase the blood pressure, chest pain or heart attack. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels and kidney functioning is advised while taking LISINOPRIL. It would help to consume low table salt (sodium chloride) and a low-fat diet while taking LISINOPRIL. Avoid taking LISINOPRIL if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor. They may prescribe you alternate medicine. LISINOPRIL is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as efficacy and safety have not been established.

Uses of LISINOPRIL

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Prevention of heart attack, stroke and heart failure

Medicinal Benefits

LISINOPRIL relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts. This helps lower blood pressure and the risk of a heart attack or stroke. LISINOPRIL helps reduce standing and lying down blood pressure without any orthostatic effect (a sudden decrease in blood pressure might occur when a person stands up suddenly). However, when dehydrated, LISINOPRIL may show an orthostatic effect. Continued usage of LISINOPRIL reduces the severity of heart failure, hospitalization rate and symptoms such as weakness and shortness of breath. LISINOPRIL is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of LISINOPRIL

• Headache
• Nausea
• Dizziness 
• Weakness 
• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Sinusitis (inflammation of the sinus) 
• Shortness of breath 
• Stomach pain 
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion
• Skin rash
• Chest pain
• Muscle pain
• Hyperkalemia (increased levels of potassium in the blood)
• A dry cough that does not go away
• Kidney problems (shown in a blood test)