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BRAND NAMES:
Prinivil, Qbrelis, Zestril
Generic Names:
Lisinopril
Uses:
Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Also given to reduce the risk of death after a heart attack. This medicine is an ACE inhibitor.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antihypertensive, Cardiovascular Agent, Renal Protective Agent
Forms:
Liquid, Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Zestril used for?
Zestril is a prescription-only medication that treats patients diagnosed hypertension. Zestril works by decreasing the chemicals responsible for constricting blood vessels in order to allow blood to flow more easily to the heart. This medication may also be used to treat heart failure. Zestril can be prescribed to both adults and children who are at least 6 years of age.
What form(s) does Zestril come in
Liquid
Tablet
What are common Zestril doses?
Tablet 2.5MG
Tablet 5MG
Tablet 10MG
Tablet 20MG
Tablet 30MG
Tablet 40MG
Common Zestril prescriptions
Zestril
30 tablets bottleZestril
10mg tabletZestril
2.5mg tabletZestril
20mg tabletZestril
30mg tabletZestril
40mg tabletZestril
5mg tablet
How to take Zestril
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Zestril contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to lisinopril or another ACE inhibitor, or if you are pregnant.
Zestril warnings
It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, or heart or blood vessel disease.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Angioedema (severe swelling)Kidney problemsSerious liver problems
This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy.
Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in a normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Zestril interactions
Do not use this medicine together with aliskiren if you have diabetes.
Some foods and medicines may affect how lisinopril works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Aliskiren, everolimus, lithium, sirolimus, temsirolimusAnother blood pressure medicine, including an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)Diuretic (water pill, including amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene)Insulin or diabetes medicineNSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)
Ask your doctor before you use any medicine, supplement, or salt substitute that contains potassium.
This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy.
Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in a normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Zestril side effects
Serious Side Effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Fever, chills, sore throat, body aches
Change in how much or how often you urinate
Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash
Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, trouble breathing, numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips
Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
Severe stomach pain (with or without nausea or vomiting)
Less Serious Side Effects
Dry cough