Lisinopril
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2], Amr Marawan, M.D. [3]
Lisinopril
Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide tablet
Overview
Lisinopril tablet is an angiontensin converting enzyme inhibitor drug that is FDA approved for the treatment of hypertension, heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction after myocardial infarction, diabetic nephropathy. Adverse reactions include hypotension, rash, hyperkalemia, disorder of taste, cough. hypotension, rash, hyperkalemia, disorder of taste, cough.
Category
Antihypertensive Agents, Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [4]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Amr Marawan, M.D. [5]
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Synonyms / Brand Names: LISINOPRIL®, ACERCOMP®, INHIBRIL®, LINOPRIL®, LISINOPRIL DIHYDRATE®, LISIPRIL®, LYSINOPRIL®, NOPERTEN®, PRESITEN®, PRINIVIL®, PRINZIDE®, RENACOR®, SINOPRIL®, ZESTRIL®
Overview
Lisinopril is a drug of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor class used primarily in treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, and heart attacks, and also in preventing renal and retinal complications of diabetes. Its indications, contraindications and side effects are as those for all ACE inhibitors. Lisinopril was the third ACE inhibitor (after captopril and enalapril) and was introduced into therapy in the early 1990s. A number of properties distinguish it from other ACE inhibitors: It is hydrophilic, has a long half-life and tissue penetration, and is not metabolized by the liver.
Category
Antihypertensive Agents, ACE Inhibitors
FDA Package Insert
Indications and Usage | Dosage and Administration | Contraindications | Warnings and Precautions | Adverse Reactions | Drug Interactions | Use in Specific Populations | Overdosage | Description | Clinical Pharmacology | Clinical Studies | How Supplied/Storage and Handling | Patient Counseling Information | Labels and Packages
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References
FDA Package Insert Resources
Indications, Contraindications, Side Effects, Drug Interactions, etc.
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Publication Resources
Recent articles, WikiDoc State of the Art Review, Textbook Information
Trial Resources
Ongoing Trials, Trial Results
Guidelines & Evidence Based Medicine Resources
US National Guidelines, Cochrane Collaboration, etc.
Media Resources
Slides, Video, Images, MP3, Podcasts, etc.
Patient Resources
Discussion Groups, Handouts, Blogs, News, etc.
International Resources
en Español
FDA Package Insert Resources
Indications
Contraindications
Side Effects
Drug Interactions
Precautions
Overdose
Instructions for Administration
How Supplied
Pharmacokinetics and Molecular Data
FDA label
FDA on Lisinopril
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Publication Resources
Most Recent Articles on Lisinopril
Review Articles on Lisinopril
Articles on Lisinopril in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
WikiDoc State of the Art Review
Textbook Information on Lisinopril
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Trial Resources
Ongoing Trials with Lisinopril at Clinical Trials.gov
Trial Results with Lisinopril
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Guidelines & Evidence Based Medicine Resources
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Lisinopril
Cochrane Collaboration on Lisinopril
Cost Effectiveness of Lisinopril
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Media Resources
Powerpoint Slides on Lisinopril
Images of Lisinopril
Podcasts & MP3s on Lisinopril
Videos on Lisinopril
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Patient Resources
Patient Information from National Library of Medicine
Patient Resources on Lisinopril
Discussion Groups on Lisinopril
Patient Handouts on Lisinopril
Blogs on Lisinopril
Lisinopril in the News
Lisinopril in the Marketplace
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International Resources
Lisinopril en Español
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Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.