Formulary Monographs [LISINOPRIL, 243204]
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LISINOPRIL
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ACE INHIBITORS
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Hypertension. Congestive heart failure. Myocardial Infarction.
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See notes on page 215. headache and dizziness.c.f. prescribing in renal disease p. 31.
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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 |
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ACE Inhibitors can cause injury and death to the developing fetus when used in the second and third trimesters. ACE Inhibitors should be discontinued as soon as possible once pregnancy is detected.
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Lisinopril is excreted in breastmilk and is not recommended in lactating women.
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