Simayala Lisinopril 5/10/20 5mg/10mg/20mg Tablet.
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of mild to moderate hypertension, congestive heart failure, and post-myocardial infarction.
Dosage (summary)
Starting dose: 10 mg; Maintenance: 20 mg daily; Max: 40 mg.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Elderly
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy; may cause fetal harm.
Key Drug Interactions
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
- Lithium
- NSAIDs
- Fluoroquinolones
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to lisinopril
- History of angioedema
- Severe renal impairment
- Bilateral renal artery stenosis
Common side effects
- Hypotension
- Cough
- Dizziness
- Angioedema
Counselling Points
- Take at the same time daily
- Monitor blood pressure regularly
- Report any signs of swelling or difficulty breathing
Serious warnings
- Risk of hypotension in volume-depleted patients
- Monitor renal function
- Angioedema risk higher in black patients
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