Why is this drug used?
Lisinopril is used to treat heart failure, high blood pressure, and to assist in the survival in patients who may have had a heart attack. It is in a class of drugs called Angiotensin Converting Enzyme blockers (ACE). This drug works by reducing certain chemicals that squeeze the blood vessels, so that the blood can flow smoother and the heart can pump the blood better. (U.S. National Library of Medicine [NLM], 2015)
Dosage Forms
It is in a tablet form of 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg.
How should I take this drug?
Take this drug by mouth once a day. Take it with or without food and a full glass of plain water.
Side Effects
This drug can cause cough, wooziness, sleepiness, headache loose stool,
Lisinopril is used to treat heart failure, high blood pressure, and to assist in the survival in patients who may have had a heart attack. It is in a class of drugs called Angiotensin Converting Enzyme blockers (ACE). This drug works by reducing certain chemicals that squeeze the blood vessels, so that the blood can flow smoother and the heart can pump the blood better. (U.S. National Library of Medicine [NLM], 2015)
Dosage Forms
It is in a tablet form of 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg.
How should I take this drug?
Take this drug by mouth once a day. Take it with or without food and a full glass of plain water.
Side Effects
This drug can cause cough, wooziness, sleepiness, headache loose stool,