| Active Ingredient | LISINOPRIL |
| Therapeutic Class | ACE INHIBITORS |
| Indications | Hypertension. Congestive heart failure. Myocardial Infarction. |
| Caution | See notes on page 215. headache and dizziness.c.f. prescribing in renal disease p. 31. |
| Dose Range |
Hypertension: Initial dose 10mg daily ,if used in addition to diuretic or in cardiac decomp ensation or in volume depletion, initially 2.5-5 mg once daily; Maintenance dose: 20mg once daily. CHF: 2.5mg daily to 5 - 40mg daily. After myocardial infarc |
| Drug Interactions | |
| Pregnancy | ACE Inhibitors can cause injury and death to the developing fetus when used in t More ... |
| Breast Feeding | Lisinopril is excreted in breastmilk and is not recommended in lactating women. |