About lisinopril
ACE inhibitor blood pressure medicine
Used for
- High blood pressure
- Heart failure
- After a heart attack
- Kidney protection in some people with diabetes
Usual adult dose
Usually 10–40 mg once daily for high blood pressure; doses vary for other conditions.
Usual dose in children
For children aged 6 years and older with high blood pressure, usually 0.07 mg/kg once daily; maximum 40 mg daily.
Common side effects
- Dry cough
- Dizziness or low blood pressure
- Headache
- Raised potassium or changes in kidney function
Important warnings
- Can cause serious swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Avoid during pregnancy; it can harm or kill an unborn baby.
- May worsen kidney problems or raise potassium; monitoring may be needed.
- Seek urgent care for severe fainting or breathing difficulty.
Pregnancy
Do not use during pregnancy; lisinopril can seriously harm the developing baby, especially later in pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Limited information is available. Ask a healthcare professional about suitability, especially for newborn or premature babies.
Interactions
- Potassium supplements and salt substitutes containing potassium can raise potassium levels.
- Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs may affect kidney function and blood pressure.
- Lithium levels may rise, increasing the risk of toxicity.
- Other blood pressure medicines can increase dizziness or low blood pressure.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.