LISINOPRIL

Overview

LISINOPRIL is a Schedule H drug.
Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. It works by decreasing certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.

Usage

LISINOPRIL is generally used to treat: Hypertension, Congestive Heart Disease, Heart Failure
LISINOPRIL can address symptoms like: Irregular Heartbeat, Chest Pain, Fever, Head Headache, Dizziness, Shortness Of Breath

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

  • Do not use lisinopril if you are pregnant.
  • You should not use this medicine if you have ever had angioedema.
  • Do not take lisinopril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubatril.
  • If you have diabetes, do not use lisinopril together with any medication that contains aliskiren.
  • You may also need to avoid taking lisinopril with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
  • You should not use lisinopril if you are allergic to it.Take lisinopril exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • Drink plenty of water each day while you are taking this medicine.
  • Lisinopril can be taken with or without food.
  • Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
  • Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise, in hot weather, or by not drinking enough fluids.
  • Lisinopril can decrease sweating and you may be more prone to heat stroke.
  • Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.

Symptoms of Overdosage

LISINOPRIL over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Fainting

Common Side-Effects

LISINOPRIL : Common Cold, Skin Rash, Diarrhoea, Hypotension, Hyperkalemia, Head Headache, Dizziness, Cough, Chest Pain, Fatigue (tiredness), Abdomen Pain, Body Pain, Chills, Fever, Loss Of Voice, Difficulty Breathing, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny Nose, Sneezing, Throat Soreness, Vomit, Unable To Obtain Or Maintain Erection, Weakness (generalized)

Serious Side-Effects

LISINOPRIL : Angioedema, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Kidney Failure, Diabetes Mellitus, Confusion, Eyes Blurred Vision, Cloudy Urine With Strong Odor, Decreased Urination, Body Excessive Sweating, Irregular Heartbeat, Loss Of Appetite

Rare Side-Effects

LISINOPRIL : Indigestion, Heartburn, Muscle Cramp, Joint Pain, Muscle Pain, Arms Pain, Jaws Pain, Chest Discomfort, Body Discomfort, Difficulty Sleeping, Belching, Taste Of Acid In Mouth, Spinning Sensation, Abdomen Discomfort

Disease Interactions

LISINOPRIL can interfere with: Angioedema, Acute Renal Failure, Hyperkalemia, Congestive Heart Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Hyponatremia, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

LISINOPRIL is categorized as: ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with LISINOPRIL as Ingredient

AAMIN L 5MG/5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
ACEDIP TABAMLODIPINE 5.0 MG, LISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
ACEMIN TABLISINOPRIL
ACINOPRIL 2.5MG TABLISINOPRIL 2.5 MG
ACINOPRIL 5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
ALDO L 5MG/5MG TABAMLODIPINE 5.0 MG, LISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
AMCHEK L 5MG/5MG TABAMLODIPINE 5.0 MG, LISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
AMLACE 5MG/5MG TABAMLODIPINE 5.0 MG, LISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
AMLACE TABLISINOPRIL 5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
AMLO L 5MG/5MG TABAMLODIPINE 5.0 MG, LISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
AMLOD L 5MG/5MG TABAMLODIPINE 5.0 MG, LISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
AMLOKATH L 5MG/5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
AMLOPRES L 5MG/5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
AMLOPRES-L TABAMLODIPINE 5 MG, LISINOPRIL 5 MG
AMLOSAFE LS 2.5MG/2.5MG TABAMLODIPINE 2.5 MG, LISINOPRIL 2.5 MG
AMLOSAFE LS 5MG/5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
AMLOVAS L 5MG/5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
AMLOVAS-L TABAMLODIPINE 5 MG, LISINOPRIL 5 MG
AMLOZ L 5MG/5MG TABAMLODIPINE 5.0 MG, LISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
AMTAS-LP TABLISINOPRIL 5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
BIOPRIL AM 5MG/5MG TABAMLODIPINE 5.0 MG, LISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
CALCHEK-L 2.5MG TABAMLODIPINE 2.5 MG, LISINOPRIL 2.5 MG
CALCHEK-L 5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
CIPRIL 5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
DILACE 5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
DIP A 5MG/5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
ENZOPRIL A TABLISINOPRIL , AMLODIPINE
ETOPRES LP 5MG/5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
FASTRIL TABLISINOPRIL
HIPRIL 10MG TABLISINOPRIL 10.0 MG
HIPRIL 2.5MG TABLISINOPRIL 2.5 MG
HIPRIL 5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
HIPRIL A 5MG/5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
HYPERNIL 10MG TABLISINOPRIL 10.0 MG
HYPERNIL 5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
INACE 5MG/5MG TABAMLODIPINE 5.0 MG, LISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
L.P.L. 10MG TABLISINOPRIL 10.0 MG
L.P.L. 2.5MG TABLISINOPRIL 2.5 MG
L.P.L. 5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
LAILAPRILAM TABAMLODIPINE , LISINOPRIL
LAPRIL 10MG TABLISINOPRIL 10.0 MG
LINVAS 10MG TABLISINOPRIL 10.0 MG
LIPRIL 10MG TABLISINOPRIL 10 MG
LIPRIL 2.5MG TABLISINOPRIL 2.5 MG
LIPRIL 5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5 MG
LIPRIL AM TABAMLODIPINE 5.0 MG, LISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
LIPRIL H TABHYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, LISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
LISINACE 2.5MG TABLISINOPRIL 2.5 MG
LISINACE 5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
LISINOPRIL 5MG + AMLODIPINE 5MG TABAMLODIPINE 5.0 MG, LISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
LISITEC 5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
LISMOL 5MG/5MG TABAMLODIPINE 5.0 MG, LISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
LISORIL 10MG TABLISINOPRIL 10 MG
LISORIL 2.5MG TABLISINOPRIL 2.5 MG
LISORIL 5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5 MG
LISORIL-5 HT TABHYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, LISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
LISOTEC 2.5MG TABLISINOPRIL 2.5 MG
LISOTEC 5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
LISTEN 10MG TABLISINOPRIL 10.0 MG
LISTRIL 10MG TABLISINOPRIL 10 MG
LISTRIL 2.5MG TABLISINOPRIL 2.5 MG
LISTRIL 5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5 MG
LISTRIL PLUS TABHYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, LISINOPRIL 5 MG
LISTRIL SM TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 2.5 MG
MANAGE PLUS 5MG/5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
MOLD-L TABLISINOPRIL 5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
NORMOPRIL 10MG TABLISINOPRIL 10.0 MG
NORMOPRIL 2.5MG TABLISINOPRIL 2.5 MG
NORMOPRIL 5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
NUMLO L 2.5MG/5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 2.5 MG
ODACE 10MG TABLISINOPRIL 10.0 MG
ODACE 5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
REDIHOPE TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
SOPRIL 2.5MG TABLISINOPRIL 2.5 MG
SOPRIL 5MG TABLISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
ZANLODI LP 5MG/5MG TABAMLODIPINE 5.0 MG, LISINOPRIL 5.0 MG
ZESTRIL 10MG TABLISINOPRIL 10.0 MG