lisinopril
Pronunciation: lyse IN oh pril
Brand: Prinivil, Qbrelis, Zestril
Lisinopril 10 mg-APO
oval, pink, imprinted with APO, L10
Lisinopril 10 mg-EON
oval, pink, imprinted with E 101
Lisinopril 10 mg-GEN
round, white, imprinted with GP 113
Lisinopril 10 mg-IVA
triangular, white, imprinted with 3759, I
Lisinopril 10 mg-MYL
round, white, imprinted with M, L 24
Lisinopril 10 mg-SAN
round, yellow, imprinted with LSP 10
Lisinopril 10 mg-TEV
round, red, imprinted with 93, 1113
Lisinopril 10 mg-WAT
round, blue, imprinted with WATSON 407
Lisinopril 2.5 mg-APO
round, white, imprinted with APO, 2.5
Lisinopril 2.5 mg-EON
oval, white, imprinted with E 25
Lisinopril 2.5 mg-GEN
round, white, imprinted with GP 111
Lisinopril 2.5 mg-IVA
round, white, imprinted with 3757
Lisinopril 2.5 mg-MYL
round, blue, imprinted with M, L 22
Lisinopril 2.5 mg-SAN
round, yellow, imprinted with LSP 2 1/2
Lisinopril 2.5 mg-TEV
round, white, imprinted with 93, 1111
Lisinopril 2.5 mg-WAT
round, white, imprinted with WATSON, 405
Lisinopril 20 mg-APO
oval, brown, imprinted with APO, L20
Lisinopril 20 mg-EON
oval, pink, imprinted with E 102
Lisinopril 20 mg-GEN
round, pink, imprinted with GP 114
Lisinopril 20 mg-IVA
pentagonal, white, imprinted with 3760
Lisinopril 20 mg-MYL
round, yellow, imprinted with M, L 25
Lisinopril 20 mg-TEV
oblong, red, imprinted with 93, 1114
Lisinopril 20 mg-WAT
round, yellow, imprinted with WATSON 408
Lisinopril 30 mg-APO
oval, brown, imprinted with APO, L 30
Lisinopril 30 mg-EON
oval, pink, imprinted with E 103
Lisinopril 30 mg-GEN
round, peach, imprinted with GP 150
Lisinopril 30 mg-IVA
oval, white, imprinted with 3762
Lisinopril 30 mg-MYL
round, turquoise, imprinted with M, L 27
Lisinopril 30 mg-TEV
round, white, imprinted with 93, 5157
Lisinopril 30 mg-WAT
round, yellow, imprinted with WATSON 885
Lisinopril 40 mg-APO
oval, yellow, imprinted with APO, L40
Lisinopril 40 mg-EON
oval, yellow, imprinted with E 104
Lisinopril 40 mg-IVA
round, white, imprinted with 3761
Lisinopril 40 mg-MYL
round, green, imprinted with M, L 26
Lisinopril 40 mg-RAN
round, yellow, imprinted with RX 535
Lisinopril 40 mg-TEV
oblong, white, imprinted with 93, 1115
Lisinopril 40 mg-WAT
round, yellow, imprinted with WATSON 409
Lisinopril 5 mg-APO
oval, brown, imprinted with APO, L5
Lisinopril 5 mg-EON
oval, pink, imprinted with E 54
Lisinopril 5 mg-GEN
round, pink, imprinted with GP 112
Lisinopril 5 mg-IVA
square, white, imprinted with 3758, LOGO
Lisinopril 5 mg-MYL
round, peach, imprinted with M L 23
Lisinopril 5 mg-TEV
round, pink, imprinted with 93 1112
Lisinopril 5 mg-WAT
oblong, white, imprinted with WAT SON, 406
Prinivil 10 mg
trapezoid, yellow, imprinted with MSD 106, PRINIVIL
Prinivil 20 mg
oval, orange, imprinted with PRINIVIL, MSD 207
Prinivil 40 mg
shield, pink, imprinted with PRINIVIL, MSD 237
Prinivil 5 mg
shield, white, imprinted with MSD 19, PRINIVIL
Zestril 10 mg
round, pink, imprinted with ZESTRIL 10, 131
Zestril 2.5 mg
round, white, imprinted with ZESTRIL 2 1/2, 135
Zestril 20 mg
round, pink, imprinted with ZESTRIL 20, 132
Zestril 30 mg
round, pink, imprinted with ZESTRIL 30, 133
Zestril 40 mg
round, yellow, imprinted with ZESTRIL 40, 134
Zestril 5 mg
oblong, pink, imprinted with ZESTRIL, 130
What is the most important information I should know about lisinopril?
Do not use lisinopril if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Stop using this medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
You should not use lisinopril if you have ever had angioedema. Do not take lisinopril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubatril (such as Entresto).
If you have diabetes, do not use lisinopril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (such as Tekturna or Tekamlo).
You may also need to avoid taking lisinopril with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
What is lisinopril?
Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children who are at least 6 years old.
Lisinopril is also used to treat congestive heart failure in adults, or to improve survival after a heart attack.
Lisinopril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking lisinopril?
You should not use lisinopril if you are allergic to it, or if:
- you have a history of angioedema;
- you recently took a heart medicine called sacubatril; or
- if you are allergic to any other ACE inhibitor, such as benazepril, captopril, enalapril, fosinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, or trandolapril.
Do not take lisinopril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubatril (such as Entresto).
If you have diabetes, do not use lisinopril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (such as Tekturna or Tekamlo).
You may also need to avoid taking lisinopril with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
You should not use lisinopril if you have hereditary angioedema.
To make sure lisinopril is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
- kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
- liver disease; or
- high levels of potassium in your blood.
Do not use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away. Lisinopril can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.
It is not known whether lisinopril passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
How should I take lisinopril?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. 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.
Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often, and you may need frequent blood tests.
Call your doctor if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated while taking this medicine. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking lisinopril.
If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using lisinopril.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medicine even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze the oral liquid.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What should I avoid while taking lisinopril?
Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of lisinopril.
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.
Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking lisinopril, unless your doctor has told you to.
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.
What are the possible side effects of lisinopril?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; severe stomach pain, difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
- little or no urination;
- fever, sore throat;
- high potassium --nausea, weakness, tingly feeling, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, loss of movement;
- kidney problems --little or no urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath; or
- liver problems --nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Common side effects may include:
- headache, dizziness;
- cough; or
- chest pain.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect lisinopril?
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially:
- lithium;
- a diuretic or "water pill";
- gold injections to treat arthritis;
- insulin or oral diabetes medicine;
- a potassium supplement;
- medicine to prevent organ transplant rejection --everolimus, sirolimus, tacrolimus, temsirolimus; or
- NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) --aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others.
This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with lisinopril, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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