Lisinopril oral tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart failure. It’s also used to improve your chance of survival after a heart attack.

Lisinopril oral tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It’s also used to improve your chance of survival after a heart attack.

This drug may be used as part of a combination therapy. That means you may need to take it with other drugs.

Lisinopril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.

Major & minor side effects for Lisinopril

• Blurred vision
• Confusion
• Decreased urine output
• Dizziness
• Abdominal pain
• Cough
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Chest discomfort
• Fast heartbeat
• Joint pain
• Lack of strength
• Skin Rash
• Acid or sour stomach
• Indigestion
• Heartburn

This medicine is not recommended for pregnant and breatfeeding women.

Symptomatic hypotension may occur in patients with volume depletion or who are treated with high-dose diuretics.

Lisinopril may cause an increase in the potassium levels in the blood.

Lisinopril may rarely cause liver injuries like jaundice or hepatitis. 

The safety and efficacy of Lisinopril have not been established in children age below 6 years.

Lisinopril may cause persistent nonproductive cough.