Lisinopril is the active substance in an antihypertensive drug known commercially as Zestril.
This oral medication is indicated for patients with high blood pressure and heart failure, as it acts as a vasodilator by decreasing resistance in blood vessels and keeping blood pressure stable.
Lisinopril Indications
High pressure; Congestive heart failure.
Lisinopril price
The box of Lisinopril 5 mg containing 30 tablets, costs approximately 19 reais the box of medicine 20 mg containing 30 tablets costs approximately 71 reais.
Side effects of Lisinopril
Dizziness; pressure drop when changing position; nasal congestion; diarrhea.
Contraindications of Lisinopril
Pregnancy risk C (first trimester); Pregnancy risk D (second and third trimester); women in the lactation phase; history of angiodema; acute myocardial infarction; children under 6 years; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.
How to use Lisinopril
Oral use
Adults
- High blood pressure: Start treatment with 10 mg once daily. The maintenance dose should be between 20 and 40 mg once daily.
- Congestive heart failure : Begin treatment with 5 mg per day. The maintenance dose should be between 5 and 20 mg per day.
