About Lipril 5mg
Heart failure and High Blood Pressure are treated with Lipril 5 mg.
Lisinopril is an essential part of this medicine.
People who have had a heart attack may also get it. It also makes heart attacks and strokes less likely.
The manufacturer of Lipril 5 mg is Lupin.
Lipril 5 mg comes with highly positive reviews and is a recommended medication for heart failure and High Blood Pressure.
Usage of 5 mg
Following are the uses of Lisinopril 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.
Some things can make you prone to High Blood Pressure, like not being active, getting older, being stressed, having a family history of it, being overweight, smoking, eating a lot of salt, etc.
High Blood Pressure can occur due to Diabetes, Kidney disease, or High Cholesterol.
Heart failure
Heart failure is when the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should to the rest of the body.
Heart failure is complicated when the heart isn't built right or working right. This makes it hard for the ventricles, the heart's lower chambers, to move blood.
Over time, the problem worsens because the heart muscles get weaker or stiffer, making it harder for the heart to pump blood.
Working
An enzyme called Angiotensin-converting enzyme can't do its job when you take Lipril 5 mg (ACE).
It works by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart less stressed. This makes the blood flow more smoothly, and the heart pumps blood more efficiently.
How to use it
Following are the ways of using Lipril 5 mg:
- Take this medicine by mouth as your doctor tells you, usually once daily. You can take this medicine with or without food
- To get the most out of Lipril 5 mg, do what your doctor prescribes you to. It will be easier to remember if you take it every day simultaneously. Even if you feel fine, keep taking this medicine. Most high blood pressure sufferers don't feel sick
- It may take 2 to 4 weeks to feel the full benefit of taking this medicine to treat high blood pressure
Overdose
Consult your doctor right away if you have taken any extra tablets.
Missed dose
Take Lisinopril 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 5mg, Lipril is also available in the following strengths:
- Lipril 2.5mg
- 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 5 mg is safe but might cause side effects if it interacts with other drugs or diseases.
Drug interactions
Lipril 5 mg can interact with a lot of 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 5 mg:
- Angioedema
- Bone marrow suppression
- Hemodialysis
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypotension
Food interactions
If you take Lipril 5 mg, you shouldn't eat high or moderately high Potassium foods. It can increase the level of Potassium in your blood.
Only take potassium supplements or substitutes for salt if your doctor tells you to.
Precautions
Keep these measures while taking Lisinopril 5 mg:
- This medicine might make you feel lightheaded. Alcohol or Marijuana (Cannabis) can make you dizzier
- Drive, use machinery, or do anything else that requires you to be alert only when it is safe
- The side effects of Lisinopril 5 mg tablet may be worse for older people, especially dizziness and a rise in Potassium levels
- Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or want to get pregnant. If you take Lisinopril 5 mg tablet, you shouldn't get pregnant. A baby's development could be affected by Lisinopril 5 mg
Storage
Store Lisinopril 5 mg tablet below 30°C.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lisinopril 5 mg prescribed for?
Lisinopril can treat High Blood Pressure (also called Hypertension) and heart failure if you've had a heart attack (Myocardial infraction) in the past few months
When is the best time to take Lisinopril 5mg?
Lisinopril is most often taken once a day. Because it can make you feel dizzy, your doctor may tell you to take the first dose before bed. Lisinopril can be taken at any time after the first dose; try to take it every day at the same time.
How long does it take for 5mg Lisinopril to work?
Lisinopril starts to lower high blood pressure within a few hours, but it may take a few weeks to work fully. If you're taking Lisinopril for heart failure, you might not feel better for weeks or even months.