Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack.Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.
Warnings this medication can cause serious possibly fatal harm to an unborn baby if used during pregnancy it is important to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication consult your doctor for more details and to discuss the use of reliable forms of birth control while taking this medication if you are planning pregnancy become pregnant or think you may be pregnant
Tell your doctor right away uses lysonoprol is used to treat high blood pressure lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes heart attacks and kidney problems it is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack.lysinopro belongs to a class of drugs known as ace inhibitors it works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow
More easily how to use lysine o proloral take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor usually once daily if you are using the suspension form of this medication shake the bottle well before each dose carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device spoon do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment for children the dosage is also based on weight to reduce your risk of side effects your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose follow your doctor’s instructions carefully use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it to help
You remember take it at the same time each day keep taking this medication even if you feel well most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick for the treatment of high blood pressure it may take two to four weeks before you get the full benefit of this medication for the treatment of heart failure it may take weeks to months before you get the full benefit
Of this medication tell your doctor if your condition does not get better or if it gets worse for example your blood pressure readings remain high or increase side effects dizziness lightheadedness tiredness or headache may occur as your body adjusts to the medication dry cough may also occur if any of these effects last or get worse tell your doctor or pharmacist
Promptly to reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects many people using this medication do not have serious side effects tell your doctor right away if
You have any serious side effects including fainting symptoms of a high potassium blood level such as muscle weakness slow irregular heartbeat although lysonoprol may be used to prevent kidney problems or treat people who have kidney problems it may also rarely cause serious kidney problems or make them worse your doctor will check your kidney function while you
Are taking lysine april tell your doctor right away if you have any signs of kidney problems such as a change in the amount of urine lysonopro may rarely cause serious possibly fatal liver problems get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of liver damage such as nausea vomiting that doesn’t stop loss of appetite stomach abdominal pain yellowing eyes
Skin dark urine a very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare however get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction including rash itching swelling especially of the face slash tongue slash throat severe dizziness trouble breathing this is not a complete list of possible side effects if you notice other effects not
Listed above contact your doctor or pharmacist precautions before taking lysine april tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or to other ace inhibitors such as benesprole or if you have any other allergies this product may contain inactive ingredients which can cause allergic reactions or other problems talk to your pharmacist for more details
Before using this medication tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history especially of history of an allergic reaction which included swelling of the face slash lips slash tongue slash throat angioedema blood filtering procedures such as ldl affairs dialysis high level of potassium in the blood this drug may make you dizzy alcohol or marijuana cannabis can
Make you more dizzy do not drive use machinery or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely limit alcoholic beverages talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana cannabis too much sweating diarrhea or vomiting may cause dehydration and increase your risk of lightheadedness report prolonged diarrhea or vomiting to your doctor be sure to drink
Enough fluids to prevent dehydration unless your doctor directs you otherwise before having surgery tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use including prescription drugs non-prescription drugs and herbal products this product may increase your potassium levels before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium consult
Your doctor or pharmacist older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug especially dizziness and increases in potassium level this medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy it may harm an unborn baby consult your doctor for more details see also warning section it is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk consult
Your doctor before breastfeeding interactions see also precautions section drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects this document does not contain all possible drug interactions keep a list of all the products you use including prescription non-prescription drugs and herbal products and share it with
Your doctor and pharmacist do not start stop or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor’s approval some products that may interact with this drug are aliscrine certain drugs that weaken the immune system increase the risk of infection such as every limits cirrulimis lithium drugs that may increase the level of potassium in the blood such as arbs
Including losartan volsretin birth control pills containing drospira known sakubatrol some products have ingredients that could raise your blood pressure or worsen your heart failure tell your pharmacist what products you’re using and ask how to use them safely especially cough and cold products diet aids or nsats such as ibuprofen slash naproxen a very serious
Reaction may occur if you are getting injections for b wasp sting allergy desensitization and are also taking lysonoprol make sure all your doctors know which medicines you are using overdose if someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing call 9-1-1 otherwise call a poison control center right away u.s residents can
Call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 canada residents can call a provincial poison control center symptoms of overdose may include severe dizziness fainting notes do not share this medication with others lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising stopping smoking and eating a low cholesterol slash low fat
Diet consult your doctor for more details lab and or medical tests such as kidney function potassium levels should be done while you are taking this medication keep all medical and lab appointments consult your doctor for more details check your blood pressure and pulse heart rate regularly while taking this medication learn how to check your own blood pressure
And pulse at home and share the results with your doctor miss dos if you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember if it is near the time of the next dose skip the missed dose take your next dose at the regular time do not double the dose to catch up storage store the tablets and suspension at room temperature away from light and moisture do not store in the
Bathroom discard any unused suspension after four weeks keep all medications away from children and pets do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company
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