About Lipril 2.5mg
Lipril 2.5 mg is often used to treat High Blood Pressure and prevent heart failure.
The main ingredient present in this medicine is Lisinopril.
It may also be given to people who have had a heart attack. It also makes you less likely to have a heart attack or stroke.
The manufacturer of Lipril 2.5 mg is Lupin.
Lipril 2.5 mg comes with highly positive reviews and is a recommended medication for heart failure and High Blood Pressure.
Usage
Following are the uses of Lisinopril 2.5 mg:
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
According to a WHO report from 2021, 1.13 billion people worldwide have Hypertension, also called high blood pressure.
Many things can put you at risk for high blood pressure, like not being active, getting older, being stressed, having a history of High Blood Pressure in your family, smoking cigarettes, being overweight, eating a lot of salt, etc.
Diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or Hypercholesterolemia can also cause high blood pressure.
Heart failure
Heart failure is a complicated condition when there is a problem with how the heart is built or how it works. This makes it hard for the heart's lower chambers, called ventricles, to pump blood.
Over time, the problem worsens because the heart muscles get weaker or stiffer, making it harder for the heart to pump blood.
Working
Lipril 2.5 Tablet stops an enzyme called Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE). It works by making the heart less stressed and relaxing the blood vessels.
This makes the blood flow more smoothly, and the heart pumps blood more effectively.
How to use it
General instructions for to use of Lipril 2.5 mg are:
Take this medicine by mouth, usually once daily, as your doctor tells you. This medicine can be taken with or without food
Follow the directions for this medicine to get the most out of it. Taking it every day at the same time will help you remember.
It may take 2 to 4 weeks for the medicine to work fully
Overdose
Consult your doctor right away if you have taken any extra tablets.
Missed dose
Take Lisinopril 2.5 mg as soon as possible, but skip the missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose. You should take only one dose at a time.
Strengths
Besides 2.5mg, Lipril is also available in the following strengths:
- Lipril 5mg
- Lipril 10mg
Side effects
Most side effects don't need medical help and go away as your body gets used to the drug. Talk to your doctor if they keep happening or if they worry you.
- Decreased blood pressure
- Cough
- Increased potassium level in the blood
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Dizziness
Interactions
Lipril 2.5 mg is safe but might cause side effects if it interacts with other drugs or diseases.
Drug interactions
Lipril 2.5 mg can interact with other drugs. It includes medicines you get from a doctor or buy over the counter, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Xanax (Alprazolam)
- Lantus (Insulin glargine)
- Lasix (Furosemide)
- Lyrica (Pregabalin)
- Aspir 81 (Aspirin)
Disease interactions
Following are the disease that is known to interact with Lisinopril 2.5 mg:
- Angioedema
- Bone marrow suppression
- Hemodialysis
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypotension
Food interactions
If you take Lipril 2.5 mg, you should avoid eating foods with moderately high or high Potassium. It can make your blood have too much Potassium.
Your doctor hasn't told you to, don't use salt substitutes or Potassium supplements while taking Lisinopril.
Precautions
Keep these measures while taking Lisinopril 2.5 mg:
- This medicine could make you feel dizzy. Alcohol or Marijuana (Cannabis) can make you dizzier. Hence avoid them while taking this medicine
- Avoid driving, using machinery, or doing something else that requires you to be alert once
- If you are pregnant or want to get pregnant, you should talk to your doctor. You shouldn't get pregnant if you are taking Lisinopril. Lisinopril could hurt a developing baby
Storage
Store Lipril 2.5 mg below 30°C.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2.5 mg of Lisinopril used for?
Lisinopril treats High Blood Pressure. Lowering High Blood Pressure helps stop strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to prevent heart failure and make it more likely that someone will live after a heart attack. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor, which is a type of drug.
Is 2.5 mg of Lisinopril effective?
In these cases, a starting dose of Lipril 2.5 mg to 5 mg is recommended, and the start of treatment should be done under medical supervision.
How long does 2.5 mg of Lisinopril last?
Lisinopril has a half-life of only 12 hours, but it has been shown to lower blood pressure even after 24 hours.