Lisinopril is a medicine that is part of a class of drugs called ACE inhibitors. It is used to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure. It can also improve survival following a heart attack. Brand-name versions of lisinopril medicine include Zestril and Prinivil, and there are also several generic versions available that are sold as Lisinopril tablets.
Lisinopril Medicine: An Overview
Lisinopril is the compound name for several medicines used to treat problems affecting the blood vessels and heart. Brand-name versions include Zestril® (manufactured by AstraZeneca) and Prinivil® (manufactured by Merck). Lisinopril medicine is also available as a generic form, sold under the name Lisinopril tablets.
Lisinopril is part of a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, or ACE inhibitors for short.
What Is Lisinopril Medicine Used For?
Lisinopril is licensed to treat a number of conditions, including:
How Does Lisinopril Medicine Work?
As mentioned, lisinopril is part of a class of drugs called ACE inhibitors.
ACE stands for angiotensin-converting enzyme. Lisinopril helps to block this enzyme, which is normally part of a reaction in the body that causes the blood vessels to narrow (constrict). By blocking this enzyme, lisinopril causes blood vessels to relax, which lowers
blood pressure.
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Information on these lisinopril brands includes their uses, side effects, drug interactions, dosing, and precautions and warnings people should be aware of before taking lisinopril medicine.
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