Lizinol 10 mg 30 tablets

What is Lisinopril and what are its indications for use Lisinopril belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. It is used to treat the following conditions: • High blood pressure. • Heart failure. • After a heart attack (myocardial infarction). • Kidney problems caused by type 2 diabetes in patients with high blood pressure. It works by dilating blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood. Do not take Lisinopril if you: • Are allergic to the medicine or any of its components. • Have previously experienced angioedema caused by ACE inhibitors. • Are taking or have taken sacubitril/valsartan (risk of angioedema). • Have a family or personal history of unexplained angioedema. • Are more than 3 months pregnant. • Have diabetes or kidney dysfunction and are taking aliskiren. Precautions and warnings Talk to your doctor before use if you: • Have aortic or heart valve narrowing. • Have kidney artery stenosis. • Have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. • Have vasculitis. • Have low blood pressure. • Have kidney problems or are on dialysis. • Have liver problems. • Have diabetes. • Are taking ARBs or aliskiren. • Have recently experienced diarrhea or vomiting. • Are undergoing LDL apheresis. • Are of African descent (effectiveness may be lower and risk of angioedema increased). Common side effects • Headache. • Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when standing. • Diarrhea. • Persistent dry cough. • Vomiting. • Changes in kidney function. Other medicines and interactions Tell your doctor if you are using: • Other blood pressure medicines. • ARBs or aliskiren. • Diuretics. • Beta-blockers like atenolol and propranolol. • Nitrates. • NSAIDs like ibuprofen and high-dose aspirin. • Lithium. • Potassium supplements or salt substitutes. • Trimethoprim or cotrimoxazole. • Cyclosporine. • Heparin. • Diabetes medicines. • Asthma medicines. • Nasal and sinus congestion medicines. • Immunosuppressants. • Allopurinol. • Procainamide. • Gold-containing medicines like sodium aurothiomalate. How to take Lisinopril For adults: • High blood pressure: start with 10 mg once daily, maintenance dose 20 mg daily. • Heart failure: start with 2.5 mg daily, then 5–35 mg daily. • After a heart attack: 5 mg within 24 hours, then 5 mg after one day, then 10 mg daily. • Diabetic kidney disease: 10 or 20 mg daily. For children aged 6–16 years: • Not suitable for children under 6 or with severe kidney disease. • Weight 20–50 kg: 2.5 mg daily. • Over 50 kg: 5 mg daily. Usage instructions: • Swallow the tablet with water. • Take at the same time each day. • Can be taken before or after food. • Long-term treatment — do not stop unless advised by your doctor. Storage • Keep out of reach of children. • Do not use after the expiration date. • Store below 30°C. • Do not dispose of in sewage — ask the pharmacist how to dispose of it. Product details • Brand: Lizinno • Quantity: 30 tablets • Product form: Tablets • Product type: Tablets