Zestril 20mg 10 Tablets

Zestril 20 mg (10 Tablets)

Active Ingredient:

• Lisinopril 20 mg (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor – ACE inhibitor)

Therapeutic Class:
Antihypertensive and heart failure medication

Indications:

• Treatment of essential hypertension (high blood pressure)

• Management of heart failure (used alone or with other medications such as diuretics)

• Improvement of survival following acute myocardial infarction (heart attack)

• Management of diabetic nephropathy (kidney protection in diabetic patients)

Dosage:

• Usual adult dose for hypertension: 10–40 mg once daily (dose individualized according to response)

• For heart failure: usually 2.5–20 mg once daily, adjusted gradually

• For post–myocardial infarction: initial dose 5 mg within 24 hours, then titrated as tolerated

• Can be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day

Precautions:

• Contraindicated in pregnancy, history of angioedema, or hypersensitivity to ACE inhibitors

• Use cautiously in patients with kidney disease, dehydration, or low blood pressure

• Monitor renal function, electrolytes (especially potassium), and blood pressure regularly

• Avoid concurrent use with potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics, or lithium unless supervised by a physician

• May cause dizziness—avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you

Possible Side Effects:

• Dizziness or lightheadedness

• Persistent dry cough

• Fatigue

• Headache

• Low blood pressure (especially after the first dose)

• Elevated potassium levels

• Rare: rash, altered taste, angioedema (swelling of face, lips, or throat)

Storage:
Store below 25°C, in a dry place, away from heat, humidity, and direct sunlight.