What is Arrow-Lisinopril (Lisinopril) used for?

Arrow-Lisinopril (Lisinopril) is an oral ACE inhibitor prescribed to treat patients who are suffering from hypertension or heart failure. The medication relaxes the blood vessels in the body to increase circulation and reduce the amount of work required by the heart to pump the blood. This can reduce the occurrence of symptoms such as chest pain, headaches, fatigue, or agitation. Your doctor may also prescribe this medication for the treatment of other unlisted conditions.

How should I use Arrow-Lisinopril (Lisinopril)?

Strictly follow your doctor`s instructions while using Arrow-Lisinopril (Lisinopril) to get the safest and most effective results from treatment. One tablet is normally taken once daily, but your particular instructions will depend on your age, weight, current health, the condition being treated, and the severity of your symptoms. These should be taken with a full glass of water and maybe taken with or without food. A meal or snack may be suggested prior to use if you get an upset stomach. Do not chew, split, or crush the tablets prior to use to avoid unintentionally destroying or altering the effects of their contents.

What are the side effects of Arrow-Lisinopril (Lisinopril)?

Some patients using Arrow-Lisinopril (Lisinopril) have reported experiencing side effects including:

• Headaches
• Dizziness or drowsiness
• Coughing or cold symptoms
• Nausea or vomiting
• Upset stomach, diarrhoea, or constipation
• Mildly depressed mood
• Mild skin rash or irritation

Serious side effects that may require immediate medical assistance are fever, flu symptoms, faintness, psoriasis, chest pain, severe fatigue, urinary retention, unusual swelling, or high potassium levels. Contact your doctor as soon as possible if you experience worrying symptoms to ensure the correct changes are made to your dosage or application frequency to prevent further complications from occurring.

Please Note

Arrow-Lisinopril (Lisinopril) should not be used by patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, children, allergic to ACE inhibitors, who have had a bad reaction to similar treatments in the past, or who have angioneurotic oedema. You are also recommended to inform your doctor if you are taking other hypertension medications or if you have diabetes, severe heart failure, athersclerosis, low fluid volume, enlargement of the heart, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, kidney failure, or if you are currently undergoing desensitisation therapy. These conditions may cause unexpected problems requiring special adjustments to your regimen.

Strictly use Arrow-Lisinopril (Lisinopril) as prescribed and follow all instructions provided by your doctor. Safe, suitable, and optimum dosage can vary and is dependent on the patient`s health and medical history, as well as the condition you are treating.

Arrow-Lisinopril (Lisinopril) may not be safe or suitable for all patients. Always ensure your doctor is informed if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, using any other type of medication (including non-prescription medicine, vitamins, and supplements), as well as if you have any allergies, other illnesses, or pre-existing medication conditions.

Seek immediate medical attention or proceed to your nearest accident and emergency department if you suffer a hypersensitive or allergic reaction. Symptoms usually present during a reaction of this nature include difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of the limbs or face, tight chest, hives, and skin rashes.