Description
Lipril 5mg containing Lisinopril is a medicine for the treatment of high blood pressure. Your doctor may also prescribe for the management of heart failure. The medicine belongs to the drug class angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, which not only control high blood pressure but also reduces the risk of death or development of heart failure after myocardial infarction. Patients should follow a strict diet regimen, regular exercise with this medicine to receive maximum control over your condition. Making these lifestyle changes will help lower your blood pressure.
Product Description
Contraindication of Lipril 5mg include the history of angioedema, concomitant use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes or renal impairment. The medicine may enhance the hypotensive effect with diuretics or water pills. You may witness the deterioration of renal function and decrease the antihypertensive effect with NSAIDs. There is an increased risk of hyperkalemia with concurrent use of potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes. Note that Lisinopril may cause severe health complications if you are allergic to their pregnant or breastfeeding, ladies should consult their doctor before taking Lipril 5mg tablets. It is essential to continue taking Lisinopril even if you feel normal. Most people with hypertension do not feel sick or show symptoms of high blood pressure. Contact your doctor immediately if you witness swelling of the lips, face, throat, or tongue, or if you have a feeling of passing out.
Side Effects
Headache, persistent cough, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, upper respiratory tract infection, dizziness, hypotension, renal dysfunction, asthenia, hyperkalaemia, and intestinal angioedema. Most of these side effects are temporary and resolve with time. Talk to your doctor if any of these adverse effects bother you or does not go away. Making specific lifestyle changes like smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, weight management, and reducing the amount of salt intake. Other common side effects of Lipril 5mg include dry cough, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain. Speak to your doctor if any of these bothers you or troubles you.
How to Use
Take Lipril 5mg in the dose and duration told by your doctor. Swallow the tablet with water, avoid breaking or crushing it. Your doctor may either prescribe this drug either alone or in combination with other medicines. You may take it on an empty stomach to achieve control over your high blood pressure. Take your hypertensive drug at the same time each day to gain maximum control. You must continue taking the medication even if you feel better. This is most widely used for the treatment of hypertension and associated complications.
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