Lisinopril 10 mg Tablets (Teva) – Pack of 28

Active Ingredient

• Lisinopril Dihydrate 10.92 mg: Equivalent to 10 mg of anhydrous lisinopril, an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that helps relax blood vessels, facilitating smoother blood flow and reducing blood pressure.

Indications

Lisinopril 10 mg Tablets are prescribed for:

• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Management of elevated blood pressure levels.
• Heart Failure: Treatment of symptomatic heart failure, often in combination with other medications.
• Post-Myocardial Infarction: Improvement of survival rates following an acute heart attack in hemodynamically stable patients.

Benefits of Lisinopril Tablets

• Blood Pressure Control: Effectively lowers high blood pressure, reducing the risk of strokes and heart attacks.
• Heart Function Support: Enhances heart efficiency in pumping blood, alleviating symptoms of heart failure.
• Post-Heart Attack Recovery: Aids in recovery and improves survival chances after a heart attack.

Precautions

• Allergic Reactions: Contraindicated in individuals with a history of angioedema related to previous ACE inhibitor treatment.
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding; consult a healthcare professional.
• Renal Impairment: Dosage adjustments may be necessary for patients with kidney dysfunction.
• Hyperkalemia: Monitor potassium levels to prevent elevated potassium in the blood.
• Hypotension: Use with caution in patients at risk of low blood pressure, such as those on diuretics or with renal impairment.

Usage Instructions

• Dosage:
  • Hypertension: Initial dose of 10 mg once daily; maintenance dose ranges from 20 mg to 40 mg once daily.
  • Heart Failure: Starting dose of 2.5 mg once daily, gradually increased to a usual maintenance dose of 5 mg to 20 mg once daily.
  • Post-Myocardial Infarction: Initiate with 5 mg within 24 hours of onset, followed by 5 mg after 24 hours, 10 mg after 48 hours, then 10 mg once daily.
• Administration: Take orally with or without food, at the same time each day.
• Missed Dose: If a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered. If it's near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose.

Possible Side Effects

• Common: Dizziness, headache, fatigue, cough.
• Serious: Angioedema (swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat), high potassium levels, kidney dysfunction.

Note: This medication requires a prescription and should be used under medical supervision. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes is recommended during treatment. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting or stopping any medication.