Lisinopril Tablets

Lisinopril Tablets

Lisinopril tablets come in four strengths: 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg and 20mg.

What are Lisinopril Tablets?

Lisinopril belongs to a class of medicines known as ACE inhibitors. This medication may be used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

How does Lisinopril work as a treatment for High Blood Pressure?
 

Lisinopril works  by blocking a substance in the body that causes the blood vessels to tighten. These will relax blood vessels. Relaxed vessels increase the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart which improve blood pressure and the hearts workload.

What is High Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure is added workload to the heart and arteries. If this added  pressure continues for a long period of time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. With controlled treatment of high blood pressure these problems may be less likely to occur.

Emergency supplys of Lisinopril:

Lisinopril is a prescription only medicine and an Emergency Supply can only be issued if you are currently being prescribed this medication by your GP for high blood pressure.  You will need to fill out a questionnaire, which is then reviewed to make sure Lisinopril is a suitable treatment for you. You will also need to upload proof that you have used this item before. If your order is approved, your Lisinopril can be sent directly to you.

Warnings and Precautions:

Always take this medication exactly as directed by your GP.

Keep out of sight and Reach of children.

If you are taking any new medications even over the counter medicines whilst taking Lisinopril you should make your GP aware to prevent interactions.

Some patients experience spells of dizziness while taking Lisinopril tablets. Make sure this does not apply to you before driving a car or working with machinery.

Ingredients:

Active ingredients: Lisinopril

How do I take Lisinopril Tablets?
 

Lisinopril must be used exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are unsure contact your GP.
 

Recommended starting dose is usually:

10mg Lisinopril - Take ONE tablet once daily.

The dose may be more or less than 10mg it depends on what your GP has prescribed.

• You can take this medicine before or after meals.
• It should be taken at the same time each day, with a glass of water.

What are the side effects of Lisinopril Tablets?

Common side effects:

• Blurred vision
• cloudy urine
• confusion
• decrease in urine output or decrease in urine-concentrating ability
• dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
• sweating
• unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common side effects:

• Abdominal or stomach pain
• body aches or pain
• chest pain
• chills
• common cold
• cough
• diarrhea
• difficulty breathing
• ear congestion
• fever
• headache
• loss of voice
• nasal congestion
• nausea
• runny nose
• sneezing
• sore throat
• vomiting

Rare side effects:

• Arm, back, or jaw pain
• chest discomfort, tightness, or heaviness
• fast or irregular heartbeat
• general feeling of discomfort or illness
• joint pain
• loss of appetite
• muscle aches and pains
• shivering
• trouble sleeping

Any concerns or queries regarding any side effects this medicine has caused or could cause you can call your GP or our pharmacist.

If you have any severe side effects seek medical assitance as soon as possible.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the above description and patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for “MHRA yellowcard” in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.