Lisinopril medicine used for

It is a prescribed medicine and used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is sometimes also given to patients after suffering from heart attack and diabetic kidney disease. Lisinopril is also used to improve the survival rate of patients after a heart attack. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. It is a class of drugs that belongs to ACE inhibitors.

 Lisinopril Warning

Before start using this medicine ask your physician. If you are pregnant avoid using this medicine. It could harm your unborn baby. If you are suffering from kidney disorder or diabetes, do not take this medicine with any medicine that contains aliskiren. Using lisinopril together with aliskiren may increase the risk of some serious problems such as kidney problems, low blood pressure, and high potassium level.

Lisinopril common Side effect

• Fever, sore throat
• High potassium level
• Kidney or liver problems
• Chest pain, sometimes irregular heartbeat
• Itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite
• Headache and dizziness

If any of the above side effects get worst and last long tell your doctor. Get emergency help if got any allergic reaction by lisinopril such as serious stomach pain, difficulty in breathing, and many more. This is not a complete list of possible side effects, if you notice any other side then must contact your doctor

What to avoid on lisinopril

Before starting to taking lisinopril, tell your doctor if you have any allergic reaction to the ACE inhibitor. Before starting this medicine tell your doctor if you have any medical history especially a history of any kind of drug’s side effects. Avoid alcohol and other addictive drugs because they can cause light headaches and dizziness. If you are using alcohol, limit your alcohol level because it may cause dehydration problems which may lead to you too much sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Be sure to take enough fluids to prevent dehydration. Do not take potassium supplements or salt substitutes while using this medicine Avoid long-lasting sitting or lying on bad because it may make you feel dizzy. All the precautions are not listed here. If you have any other queries ask your doctor he or she will tell you more about it.

 Lisinopril Interactions with other drugs

• a diuretic or “water pill”;
• lithium;
• gold injections to treat arthritis;
• insulin or oral diabetes medicine;
• a potassium supplement;
• medicine to prevent organ transplant rejection – everolimus, sirolimus, tacrolimus, temsirolimus; or
• NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) – aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others.

  Not all drugs interaction with lisinopril are mention here tell your doctor about your current medication, to avoid the risk of getting side effects from them.  

Dosage

The dose of lisinopril you take relies upon why you need the medication. Accept it as instructed by your doctor. To choose your dose, your doctor will check your blood pressure and ask you if you are getting any side effects. You may likewise have blood tests to check how well your kidneys are functioning and the measure of potassium in your blood.

 Overdose of lisinopril

If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing,  dizziness, fainting. Call emergency help nearby or call the poison  control center nearby you

Missed dose

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at a regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.  

Closing in

Try not to share this prescription with other people. Some life changes that may help this prescription work better including working out, avoid smoking, and eating a low-cholesterol/low-fat eating routine. Consult your primary care physician for additional information. Lab and clinical tests, (for example, kidney work, potassium levels) ought to be done while you are taking this drug. Keep all clinical and lab appointments. Consult your primary care physician for additional information. Check your blood pressure and heartbeat (pulse) routinely while taking this drug. And share this result with your doctor.