Lisinopril

Lisinopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. It helps relax blood vessels for more effortless blood flow and reduces cardiac workload.

Benefits:

• Lowers high blood pressure to reduce stroke and heart attack risk
• Improves symptoms of heart failure
• Helps protect kidney function in diabetics
• Once-daily oral dosing

Dosage:

• Hypertension: 10–40 mg once daily
• Heart failure: Initial dose 5 mg/day, titrated as needed
• Post-myocardial infarction: Initial 5 mg within 24 hours
• Dose adjustments for renal impairment

Warnings and Precautions:

• Not recommended during pregnancy
• Monitor kidney function and potassium levels
• Risk of angioedema (swelling of face, lips, throat)
• It may cause low blood pressure, especially after the first dose

Usage Instructions:

• Take at the same time every day, with or without food
• Follow blood pressure and lab monitoring schedules
• Avoid potassium-rich salt substitutes unless advised
• Do not skip or double doses

Storage Information:

• Store at 15–30°C (59–86°F)
• Keep in original container away from light and moisture
• Keep away from children

Common Side Effects:

• Cough
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Elevated potassium levels