lisinopril(Prinivil, Zestril, Qbrelis (oral solution))
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
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At a glance
- Generic name
- lisinopril
- Brand names
- Prinivil, Zestril, Qbrelis (oral solution)
- Therapeutic class
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
- Mechanism (summary)
- Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme, blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. This reduces vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion, lowering blood pressure and decreasing cardiac preload/afterload. Also decreases bradykinin breakdown (mechanism behind ...
Clinical pearls
- Take at the same time each day; can take with or without food.
- A dry, tickly cough that doesn\\'t go away is a known side effect ---
- call your prescriber if it\\'s bothersome (they can switch you to a
- related drug).
- Stop the drug and seek emergency care immediately if you develop
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