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Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It decreases certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
Hypertension
PRINIVIL is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone as initial therapy or concomitantly with other classes of antihypertensive agents.
Heart Failure
PRINIVIL is indicated as adjunctive therapy in the management of heart failure in patients who are not responding adequately to diuretics and digitalis.
Acute Myocardial Infarction
PRINIVIL is indicated for the treatment of hemodynamically stable patients within 24 hours of acute myocardial infarction, to improve survival. Patients should receive, as appropriate, the standard recommended treatments such as thrombolytics, aspirin and beta-blockers.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Although side effects from lisinopril are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- dizziness or lightheadedness
- headache
- excessive tiredness
- cough
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- sore throat
- fever
- itching
- unusual bruising
- excessive sweating
- fast heartbeat
- decreased sexual ability
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, or legs
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- fainting
- rash
Common misspelling of Lisinopral Prinivil Zestril - lysinohpril, liesinopral, lysinopral, lysinoprol, prinavil, prinival |
