Lisinopril

Lisinopril

What is Lisinopril?

Lisinopril is used alone or in combination with other medicines in order to treat high blood pressure.

Lisinopril 5mg medication is recommended in adults and children who are at least 6 years of age and older.

It is effective in treating heart failure and improving the chances of survival after a heart attack. 

Lisinopril 10mg belongs to a class of medicines known as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.

High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, it damages your heart, kidneys, brain, and blood vessels.

Damage to these organs can cause heart disease, heart failure, loss of vision, a heart attack, stroke, and other problems.

Along with taking this drug, you must also make lifestyle changes to control your blood pressure effectively.

Therefore, if you are still thinking about where to buy Lisinopril for human consumption then contact our pharmacy.

However, before you decide to Order Lisinopril, it is necessary to consult the doctor once.

After the prescription from the doctor, you can buy Lisinopril from a licensed online pharmacy.

How does Lisinopril work?

Lisinopril 5mg works by decreasing certain chemicals that tighten your blood vessels.

This helps blood to flow smoothly so that heart can pump blood more efficiently.

How to use Lisinopril?

Take Lisinopril exactly in the same way as prescribed by the doctor.

Also, follow the directions mentioned on your prescription label.

To ensure the best results, the doctor might change your dose occasionally.

Do not take this medication in larger or smaller amounts or for a long time than directed.

Taking this drug more frequently than prescribed will not improve your condition but cause side effects.

Take this drug by mouth with or without the food as prescribed by the doctor, mainly once a day.

Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of plain water without crushing, chewing, or breaking it.

In case, the doctor has recommended you suspension form of this drug then shake the bottle well before each use.

With the help of a special measuring device or spoon carefully measure the dose of Lisinopril.

To measure the dose of oral suspension, you must never make use of a household spoon because it will give the wrong dose.

Depending upon the medical condition and response to treatment, the doctor will suggest you the right dosage.

However, in children, the dosage depends upon their weight. If there are any weight changes, inform the doctor.

To decrease the possibility of side effects, the doctor might start this medicine at a low dose and then increase it gradually.

This drug will take time of 2 to 4 weeks to offer you full benefits when used for the treatment of high blood pressure.

When taken for the treatment of heart failure, Lisinopril takes time of almost two weeks to months to provide benefits. 

Make sure you take this medicine on a regular basis to attain maximum benefits from it.

To help you remember, try taking Lisinopril at the same time every day.

Even if you start feeling well after a few days of the treatment, continue taking this pill for the full prescribed time.

Most people suffering from high blood pressure do not feel sick.

While taking this medicine, it is important to keep a check on your blood pressure regularly.

In case, you miss a dose then take it the moment you remember.

But the missed dose should be skipped if it’s already time for your next scheduled dosage.

Remember you must never take two doses at the same time just to make up your missed dose.

An overdose of Lisinopril tablet can worsen your condition and cause side effects like trouble breathing.

Lisinopril precautions and warnings

Do not take this medicine, if you are allergic to it or suffer from any kind of allergies like rashes, hives, etc.

This medicine might contain some inactive ingredients that can cause allergic reactions.

Inform the doctor beforehand about all other products you take including herbal supplements, prescription, and non-prescription drugs.

This will help the doctor to prescribe you Lisinopril accordingly and adjust the dosage of other medicines you take.

Before starting the treatment, inform the doctor about your medical history, especially about:

• An allergic reaction includes swelling of the tongue, face, lips & throat
• High level of potassium in your blood
• Blood filtering processes like dialysis
• Kidney disease
• Liver disorder

In case, you are taking Valsartan and Sacubitril or have stopped taking them within the last 36 hours, tell the doctor.

The doctor might not recommend you to take the Lisinopril tablet if you are already taking Valsartan and Sacubitril.

If you have diabetes and also take Aliskiren then the doctor might not recommend you to take Lisinopril.

Intake of this drug can make you feel dizzy. So avoid the consumption of alcohol and marijuana strictly.

Taking alcoholic beverages or marijuana can decrease the effectiveness of this medicine and make you feel more dizzy.

Do not involve in any activities that demand alertness like driving or using machinery unless you can do it safely.

Lisinopril side effects

Several people using this medicine do not suffer from any kind of serious side effects.

Though certain mild side effects of Lisinopril tablet even disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.

Not following the recommendation of your doctor for the prescribed dosage can increase the risk of side effects.

Some of the severe side effects of Lisinopril tablet include:

• Fainting
• Dry cough
• Trouble breathing
• Irregular heartbeat
• Muscle weakness

Meet the doctor immediately, if any of these side effects persist or turn out to be worse.