What is Lisinopril ?
Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor. ACE
stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.
Lisinopril is used to treat high
blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children who are at least 6 years
old.
Lisinopril is also used to treat
congestive heart failure in adults, or to improve survival after a heart
attack.
Uses:
Lisinopril is in a group of drugs
called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Lisinopril
is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure,
and to improve survival after a heart attack.
Lisinopril side effects :
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a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
·
little or no urination;
·
fever, sore throat;
·
high potassium - nausea, slow or unusual heart rate, weakness, loss of
movement;
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kidney problems - little or no urinating, painful or difficult urination,
swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath; or
·
liver problems - nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of
appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or
eyes).
Common lisinopril side effects may include:
·
headache, dizziness;
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cough; or
·
chest pain.
Molecular Formula:
C21H31N3O5
Molecular Weight:
405.495 g/mol
Molecular structure:
