Lisinopril 20 mg Tablets
What Lisinopril is and what it is used for
Lisinopril belongs to a group of medicines called ACE inhibitors (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme inhibitors).
It can be used for the following conditions:
• To treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
• To treat heart failure.
• If you have recently had a heart attack (myocardial infarction).
• To treat kidney problems caused by Type 2 diabetes in people with high blood pressure.
It works by causing blood vessels to widen. This helps lower blood pressure. It also makes it easier for your heart to pump blood to all parts of your body.
Do not take Lisinopril
• If you are allergic to Lisinopril or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to another ACE inhibitor medicine. The allergic reaction may have caused swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips, tongue, or throat. It may also have made it difficult to swallow or breathe (angioedema).
• If you have taken or are currently taking sacubitril/valsartan, a medicine used to treat a type of long-term (chronic) heart failure in adults, as the risk of angioedema (rapid swelling under the skin in an area such as the throat) is increased.
• If a family member has had severe allergic reactions (angioedema) to an ACE inhibitor or you have had severe allergic reactions (angioedema) without a known cause.
• If you are more than 3 months pregnant.
• If you have diabetes or impaired kidney function and are being treated with a blood pressure-lowering medicine containing aliskiren.
Warnings and Precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Lisinopril if you have:
• Narrowing (stenosis) of the aorta (an artery in your heart) or narrowing of the heart valves (mitral valves).
• Narrowing (stenosis) of the kidney artery.
• An increase in the thickness of the heart muscle (known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy).
• Blood vessel problems (collagen vascular disease).
• Low blood pressure. You may notice this as feeling dizzy or light-headed, especially when standing up.
• Kidney problems or are on kidney dialysis.
• Liver problems.
• Diabetes.
• Are taking any of the following medicines used to treat high blood pressure: Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), Aliskiren.
• Recently had diarrhea or vomiting (sickness).
• High cholesterol levels and are undergoing a treatment called "LDL apheresis."
• Are of Black origin as Lisinopril may be less effective. You may also more easily get the side effect "angioedema" (a severe allergic reaction).
Possible Side Effects of Lisinopril
Common side effects:
• Headache.
• Feeling dizzy or light-headed, especially if you stand up quickly.
• Diarrhea.
• A dry cough that does not go away.
• Sickness (vomiting).
• Kidney problems (shown in a blood test).
Other medicines and Lisinopril
In particular, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following:
• Other medicines to help lower blood pressure.
• Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) or aliskiren.
• Water tablets (diuretic medicines).
• Beta-blocker medicines, such as atenolol and propranolol.
• Nitrate medicines (for heart problems).
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat pain and arthritis.
• Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) if you are taking more than 3 grams each day.
• Medicines for depression and mental problems including lithium.
• Potassium supplements (including salt substitutes), potassium-sparing diuretics, and other medicines that can increase the amount of potassium in your blood (such as trimethoprim and co-trimoxazole for bacterial infections; cyclosporine, an immunosuppressant medicine used to prevent organ transplant rejection; and heparin, a medicine used to thin the blood to prevent clots).
• Insulin or medicines you take by mouth for diabetes.
• Medicines used to treat asthma.
• Medicines to treat nasal or sinus congestion or other cold remedies (including those you can buy at the pharmacy).
• Medicines to suppress the body's immune response (immunosuppressants).
• Allopurinol (for gout).
• Procainamide for heart rhythm problems.
• Medicines containing gold, such as sodium aurothiomalate, which may be given to you as an injection.
How to take Lisinopril
Adults
Your dose depends on your medical condition and whether you are taking any other medicines. Your doctor will tell you how many tablets to take each day. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
• For high blood pressure: The recommended starting dose is 10 mg once a day. The usual long-term dose is 20 mg once a day.
• For heart failure: The recommended starting dose is 2.5 mg once a day. The long-term dose is 5 to 35 mg once a day.
• After a heart attack: The recommended starting dose is 5 mg within 24 hours of the attack and 5 mg one day later. The usual long-term dose is 10 mg once a day.
• For kidney problems caused by diabetes: The recommended dose is either 10 mg or 20 mg once a day. If you are elderly, have kidney problems, or are taking diuretic medicines, your doctor may give you a lower dose than the usual dose.
Use in children and adolescents (6 to 16 years old) with high blood pressure
• This medicine is not recommended for children under 6 years old or for children with severe kidney problems.
• The doctor will determine the correct dose for your child. The dose depends on the child's body weight.
• For children weighing between 20 kg and 50 kg, the recommended starting dose is 2.5 mg once a day.
• For children weighing more than 50 kg, the recommended starting dose is 5 mg once a day.
• Swallow the tablet with a drink of water.
• Try to take your tablets at the same time every day. It does not matter if you take it before or after food.
• Keep taking Lisinopril for as long as your doctor tells you; it is a long-term treatment.
How to store Lisinopril
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date (EXP) stated on the blister and the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg: Do not store above 30°C.
• Do not throw away medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
Product Details:
Concentration: 20 mg
Quantity: 28 Tablets
Product Type: Tablets
Brand: Zinopril
