About lisinopril dihydrate equivalent to lisinopril
ACE inhibitor
Used for
- High blood pressure
- Heart failure
- After a heart attack
- Kidney protection in some people with diabetes
Usual adult dose
Usually 10 mg once daily for high blood pressure; doses vary by condition and response.
Usual dose in children
For children aged 6 years and older with high blood pressure: usually 0.07 mg/kg once daily; clinician-supervised dosing is required.
Common side effects
- Dry cough
- Dizziness or low blood pressure
- Raised potassium
- Changes in kidney function
Important warnings
- Can cause serious harm or death to an unborn baby; stop promptly if pregnancy occurs.
- Rarely causes serious swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- May cause kidney problems or high potassium, especially with dehydration or kidney disease.
- Do not use with sacubitril/valsartan or within 36 hours of either medicine.
Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy, especially after the first trimester; it can seriously harm the developing baby.
Breastfeeding
Small amounts may enter breast milk; use in newborns or premature infants is generally avoided.
Interactions
- Potassium supplements and potassium-containing salt substitutes can raise potassium.
- Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs may affect kidney function and reduce blood-pressure control.
- Lithium levels may rise.
- Sacubitril/valsartan increases the risk of serious swelling.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.