Lisinopril: instruction
Lisinopril - refers to a group of ACE inhibitors, prescribed for hypertension (high blood pressure) for adults and children from 6 years old. Lisinopril 10mg is used for congestive heart failure in adults, as well as for recovery after a heart attack.
Lisinopril: dosage
The drug is prescribed orally, once in the morning, regardless of the time of meals, with enough fluid (e.g., a glass of water), preferably at the same time.
The initial dose is 5 mg per day. If there is no effect, the dose is increased every 2-3 days by 5 mg per day to an average therapeutic dose of 20-40 mg per day (a dose over 40 mg per day usually does not lead to further BP reduction). The usual maintenance dose is 20 mg once daily. The maximum daily dose is 40 mg.
Therapeutic effect develops 2-4 weeks after the start of treatment, which should be taken into account when increasing the dose. In case of insufficient clinical effect, the drug may be combined with other hypotensive agents.
If the patient received prior treatment with diuretics, the intake of these drugs should be discontinued 2-3 days before the start of the drug Lisinopril. If this is not possible, the initial dose of the drug should not exceed 5 mg per day. In this case, medical monitoring for several hours after the first dose is recommended (maximum action is achieved after about 6 hours), since a marked decrease in BP may occur.
In chronic heart failure, the initial dose is 2.5 mg per day, the dose is gradually increased (by no more than 2.5 mg at intervals of 3-5 days) to a maintenance dose of 5-20 mg, depending on BP. Maximum daily dose should not exceed 20 mg.
In elderly patients (over 65 years), a more pronounced long-term antihypertensive effect is often observed, which is associated with decreased excretion rate of Lisinopril. It is recommended to start therapy at 2.5 mg per day.
Overdose
Symptoms: decreased blood pressure; sinus rhythm disturbance; increased heart rate; tachycardia; renal dysfunction; dry cough; electrolyte imbalance.
Treatment: physiological solution is administered intravenously, bowel lavage is performed, extrarenal blood purification is performed if indicated, and electrolyte and creatinine levels are monitored.
Why does Lisinopril cause dry cough?
When taking Lisinopril, a side effect may occur in the form of dry cough. This is due to the accumulation of bradykinin in the bronchial epithelium. In patients with bronchial asthma bradykinin may cause not only cough but also episodes of bronchial obstruction. That is why it is so important to tell your doctor if you have bronchial asthma.
Lisinopril: side effects in men
Like other medicines, Lisinopril can cause side effects. Erectile dysfunction (sexual dysfunction) is a side effect that is not common in men. Lisinopril temporarily causes sexual dysfunction, during the first few months of treatment.
Is Lisinopril a diuretic?
Lisinopril is a diuretic medication that is used to lower blood pressure because it is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor.
Lisinopril is used for myocardial recovery after an attack, and also has a vasodilator and diuretic effect. Stable use of the drug gives an opportunity to narrow the walls of the arteries and normalize blood circulation in the body.
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Lisinopril 10mg and alcohol
When using Lisinopril in combination with alcohol, there may be inherent side effects of the drug, only in a more intensified form:
- very severe headaches;
- dizziness;
- problems with the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
- severe decrease in blood pressure;
- impaired consciousness;
- complete lack of sensitivity;
- severe painful sensations in the chest area;
- development of anemia, a decrease in the number of neutrophil leukocytes in the blood.
In addition, during its action, Lisinopril has a direct effect on the central nervous system, which is also characteristic of alcoholic beverages. As a result of such a double effect, the nervous system cannot withstand and the development of depressive states is possible.
It is also worth noting that for further processing, Lisinopril reaches the liver and kidneys, affecting these organs. In the same way the excretion of alcoholic beverages is carried out, as a consequence of which the organs represented are provided with a double load and they function at the limits of their own possibilities.
Sometimes the doctor may authorize alcoholic beverages during treatment with Lisinopril. It is important not to consume them simultaneously, but at certain intervals:
- the last intake of the drug in men should be carried out not earlier than 24 hours before drinking alcohol, in women - 32 hours;
- after drinking alcoholic beverages, men can use the drug not earlier than 14 hours, women - after 20 hours.
If you do not want to experience even the smallest negative effects of combining the drug and strong drinks, you should refrain from drinking alcohol for the entire duration of therapy with the drug.
If Lisinopril 10mg was prescribed a course, then after the end of treatment, doctors recommend refraining from drinking alcohol for another 15 days. During this time, all the components of the drug, which accumulated in it throughout the course of treatment, will leave the body.
With obvious signs of a severe form of alcohol intoxication, you should immediately call an ambulance. At this time, the person should be provided with access to fresh air, for this purpose it is necessary to take him outdoors or open the window wide.
If the person has lost consciousness before the doctors arrive, he should be laid on his side to prevent vomit from entering the airways. Ammonia can be used to bring the person back to consciousness.
To prevent such a condition, you should strictly follow the instructions for use of the drug and refrain from taking alcohol for the duration of its use.
Lisinopril: maximum dose
The maximum daily dose of Lisinopril is 40 mg. It is important to increase the dosage gradually, every 2-3 days by 5 mg per day. Read the instructions for the drug Lisinopril online and follow the doctor's recommendations.
How does Lisinopril work?
Lisinopril blocks the effects of a hormone produced naturally in the kidneys called angiotensin II. By blocking the effects of angiotensin II, ACE inhibitors cause blood vessels to relax, which lowers blood pressure.
Lisinopril: elimination half-life
It is excreted unchanged by the kidneys. The elimination half-life is 12 hours.
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What you should know about brand and generic drug alternates.
Prescription drugs are a costly medical expense, especially for the elderly, those who are chronically ill and those with no or minimal drug coverage on their Health Insurance. However, each state in America has a law that allows pharmacists to substitute less expensive generic drugs for many brand name products. Depending on your prescription needs, your savings could be very significant. Before you talk with your doctor or pharmacist about switching, there are things you should know about generic drugs.
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