If you have diabetes, do not take lisinopril with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).ĭo not take lisinopril if you have a history of angioedema (severe allergic reaction). You should not use lisinopril if you are allergic to it or to any other ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitor such as captopril, fosinopril, enalapril, benazepril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, or trandolapril.ĭo not take lisinopril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto). Related/similar drugs amlodipine, metoprolol, aspirin, losartan, furosemide, carvedilol, hydrochlorothiazide Before taking this medicine You may also need to avoid taking lisinopril with aliskiren if you have kidney disease. If you have diabetes, do not use lisinopril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (such as Amturnide, Tekturna, Tekamlo). Do not take lisinopril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto). You should not use this medicine if you have ever had angioedema. Stop using this medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Warningsĭo not use lisinopril if you are pregnant. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure.

Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and other parts of the body.

It works by decreasing certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently. Lisinopril belongs to a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Lisinopril is also used in adults to treat congestive heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure in adults and children 6 years of age and older. Generic name: lisinopril ĭosage forms: oral solution (1 mg/mL), oral tablet (10 mg 2.5 mg 20 mg 30 mg 40 mg 5 mg)ĭrug class: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

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