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$Unique_ID{BRK03204}
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$Title{lisinopril}
$Subject{Prinivil Merck Sharp Dohme Zestril Stuart Antihypertensive lisinopril
hypertension high blood pressure heart failure vasodilator widens blood
vessels chemicals}
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Copyright (C) 1993 Publications International, Ltd.
lisinopril
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BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
Prinivil (Merck Sharp & Dohme)
Zestril (Stuart)
TYPE OF DRUG
Antihypertensive
INGREDIENT
lisinopril
DOSAGE FORM
Tablets (5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg)
STORAGE
Store this medication away from heat, direct light, or moisture.
USES
Lisinopril is currently approved for the treatment of hypertension (high
blood pressure). It is also being investigated for the treatment of heart
failure. Lisinopril is a vasodilator (it widens the blood vessels) that acts
by blocking the production of chemicals that may be responsible for
constricting blood vessels.
TREATMENT
The duration of action of lisinopril permits once-a-day dosing.
Lisinopril can be taken either on an empty stomach or with food if it causes
stomach irritation.
If you miss a dose of this medication, take the missed dose as soon as
possible, unless it is almost time for the next dose. In that case, do not
take the missed dose at all; just wait until the next scheduled dose. Do not
double the dose.
In some patients it may require two to four weeks of therapy to achieve
maximum therapeutic benefit.
Lisinopril does not cure high blood pressure, but it will help to control
the condition as long as you take it.
SIDE EFFECTS
Minor.
Dizziness; headache; fatigue; diarrhea; nasal congestion; or dry, hacking
cough.
To avoid dizziness or light-headedness when you stand, contract and relax
the muscles of your legs for a few moments before rising. Do this by pushing
one foot against the floor while raising the other foot slightly, alternating
feet so that you are "pumping" your legs in a pedaling motion.
Major.
Tell your physician about any effects that are persistent or bothersome.
IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about chest pain; chills;
difficult or painful urination; fever; itching; mouth sores; palpitations;
prolonged vomiting or diarrhea; rash; shortness of breath; sore throat;
swelling of the face, hands, or feet; tingling in the fingers or toes; unusual
bleeding or bruising; or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
INTERACTIONS
1. Lisinopril tends to cause retention of potassium in the body. Many
salt substitutes contain potassium chloride and should only be used with the
advice of your physician. Caution should also be observed with low-salt
foods, some of which may contain significant amounts of potassium. Other
medications such as the diuretics (water pills), triamterene, spironolactone,
or amiloride may cause potassium retention. Use of these medications together
with lisinopril may lead to excessive levels of potassium in the blood.
2. The anti-inflammatory drug indomethacin may reduce the effectiveness
of lisinopril.
3. Excessive hypotension (low blood pressure) may occur when starting
lisinopril in patients on diuretics.
BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any medications you are currently
taking, especially those listed above.
WARNINGS
* Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to
any medications, especially to lisinopril, captopril, or enalapril.
* Tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, such as
diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, or systemic lupus
erythematosus.
* Tell your doctor if you experience light-headedness, which may be a
symptom of excessive hypotension (low blood pressure). This is especially
likely to occur during the first few days of therapy. If fainting occurs,
stop the drug and consult with your physician.
* Excessive perspiration or dehydration may cause an excessive fall in
blood pressure.
* Report any evidence of infections (such as sore throat or fever) to
your physician.
* If you have high blood pressure, do not take any over-the-counter
(nonprescription) medication for weight control, or for allergy, asthma,
sinus, cough, or cold problems unless you first check with your doctor.
* Because lisinopril is eliminated from the body through the kidneys, be
sure to report to your physician any symptoms of kidney disease, such as
difficulty in urinating.
* Before having surgery or any other medical or dental treatment, be sure
to tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this medication.
* Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become
pregnant. Studies in animals, in which administered doses far exceeded those
used in humans, have shown a decrease in the number of successful pregnancies.
Also tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant. It is not known
whether lisinopril passes into breast milk.
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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
problem.