Medications and Drugs
Brand Names: Prinivil, ZestrilGeneric Name: lisinopril (Pronunciation: lyse IN oh pril)
What is lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)?Lisinopril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. Lisinopril 10 mg-EON oval, pink, imprinted with E 101 Lisinopril 10 mg-GEN round, white, imprinted with GP 113 Lisinopril 10 mg-MYL round, white, imprinted with M, L 24 Lisinopril 10 mg-SAN round, yellow, imprinted with LSP 10 Lisinopril 10 mg-TEV round, red, imprinted with 93, 1113 Lisinopril 10 mg-WAT round, blue, imprinted with WATSON 407 Lisinopril 2.5 mg-EON oval, white, imprinted with E 25 Lisinopril 2.5 mg-GEN round, white, imprinted with GP 111 Lisinopril 2.5 mg-MYL round, blue, imprinted with M, L 22 Lisinopril 2.5 mg-SAN round, yellow, imprinted with LSP 2 1/2 Lisinopril 2.5 mg-TEV round, white, imprinted with 93, 1111 Lisinopril 2.5 mg-WAT round, white, imprinted with WATSON, 405 Lisinopril 20 mg-APO oval, brown, imprinted with APO, L20 Lisinopril 20 mg-EON oval, pink, imprinted with E 102 Lisinopril 20 mg-GEN round, pink, imprinted with GP 114 Lisinopril 20 mg-MYL round, yellow, imprinted with M, L 25 Lisinopril 20 mg-TEV oblong, red, imprinted with 93, 1114 Lisinopril 20 mg-WAT round, yellow, imprinted with WATSON 408 Lisinopril 30 mg-EON oval, pink, imprinted with E 103 Lisinopril 30 mg-GEN round, peach, imprinted with GP 150 Lisinopril 30 mg-MYL round, turquoise, imprinted with M, L 27 Lisinopril 30 mg-TEV round, white, imprinted with 93, 5157 Lisinopril 30 mg-WAT round, yellow, imprinted with WATSON 885 Lisinopril 40 mg-APO oval, yellow, imprinted with APO, L40 Lisinopril 40 mg-EON oval, yellow, imprinted with E 104 Lisinopril 40 mg-MYL round, green, imprinted with M, L 26 Lisinopril 40 mg-RAN round, yellow, imprinted with RX 535 Lisinopril 40 mg-TEV oblong, white, imprinted with 93, 1115 Lisinopril 40 mg-WAT round, yellow, imprinted with WATSON 409 Lisinopril 5 mg-EON oval, pink, imprinted with E 54 Lisinopril 5 mg-GEN round, pink, imprinted with GP 112 Lisinopril 5 mg-IVA square, white, imprinted with 3758, Logo Lisinopril 5 mg-MYL round, peach, imprinted with M L 23 Lisinopril 5 mg-TEV round, pink, imprinted with 93 1112 Lisinopril 5 mg-WAT oblong, white, imprinted with WAT SON, 406 Prinivil 10 mg shield, yellow, imprinted with MSD 106, PRINIVIL Prinivil 20 mg shield, pink, imprinted with PRINIVIL, MSD 207 Prinivil 40 mg shield, pink, imprinted with PRINIVIL, MSD 237 Prinivil 5 mg shield, white, imprinted with MSD 19, PRINIVIL Zestril 10 mg round, pink, imprinted with ZESTRIL 10, 131 Zestril 2.5 mg round, white, imprinted with ZESTRIL 2 1/2, 135 Zestril 20 mg round, pink, imprinted with ZESTRIL 20, 132 Zestril 30 mg round, pink, imprinted with ZESTRIL 30, 133 Zestril 40 mg round, yellow, imprinted with ZESTRIL 40, 134 Zestril 5 mg oblong, pink, imprinted with ZESTRIL, 130 What are the possible side effects of lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)?Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; severe stomach pain; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
Less serious side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. What is the most important information I should know about lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)?Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Lisinopril could cause birth defects in the baby if you take the medication during pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth control. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can further lower your blood pressure and may increase some of the side effects of lisinopril. Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking lisinopril, unless your doctor has told you to. Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking lisinopril. Drink plenty of water each day while you are taking this medication. Next Page: (Page 1 of 3) |
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