About lisinopril dihydrate eq to 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
High blood pressure: usually 10 mg once daily initially, adjusted as needed. Heart failure: started at a lower dose and increased gradually.
Usual dose in children
For children aged 6 years and older with high blood pressure: usually 0.07 mg/kg once daily, adjusted by a clinician; maximum 40 mg daily.
Common side effects
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Dry cough
- Headache
- High blood potassium
Important warnings
- Can cause dangerously low blood pressure, especially after starting or increasing the dose.
- Can impair kidney function; monitoring may be needed.
- Rarely causes serious swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless prescribed.
Pregnancy
Can seriously harm an unborn baby. Not recommended during pregnancy; treatment should be changed promptly if pregnancy occurs.
Breastfeeding
Small amounts may pass into breast milk. Use in newborn or premature infants is generally avoided; discuss alternatives with a clinician.
Interactions
- Potassium supplements and potassium-containing salt substitutes can raise potassium.
- Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs may worsen kidney function or reduce blood-pressure control.
- Lithium levels may rise.
- Sacubitril/valsartan must not be taken within 36 hours of lisinopril.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.