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Zestril Drug Center
Medical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Zestril (lisinopril) is a drug of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)-inhibitor class and is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack. Side effects can include cough, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and mild skin rash. Other side effects may occur. Zestril is taken orally in tablet form.
ACE inhibitors can cause fetal and neonatal morbidity and death when administered to pregnant women. When pregnancy is detected, ACE inhibitors should be discontinued as soon as possible. It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk.
What is Prescribing information?
The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Zestril Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Hypertension
ZESTRIL is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone as initial therapy or concomitantly with other classes of antihypertensive agents.
Heart Failure
ZESTRIL is indicated as adjunctive therapy in the management of heart failure in patients who are not responding adequately to diuretics and digitalis.
Acute Myocardial Infarction
ZESTRIL is indicated for the treatment of hemodynamically stable patients within 24 hours of acute myocardial infarction, to improve survival. Patients should receive, as appropriate, ...
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What is Zestril Prescribing Information?
Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More
What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Zestril Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; severe stomach pain; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- feeling light-headed, fainting;
- urinating more or less than usual, or not at all;
- fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
- tired feeling, muscle weakness, and pounding or uneven heartbeats;
- chest pain; or
- swelling, rapid weight gain.
Less seri...
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What is Zestril Patient Information?
Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More
What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Zestril Consumer Information: Uses
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack.
Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a conditio...
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What is Zestril Consumer Information?
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