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Zestril - is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure),
heart failure or help diabetics prevent kidney problems.:
Side Effects:
Headache, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, fatigue or dry cough
may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
Unlikely but report promptly if you develop chest pain, tingling
or swelling of the hands or feet;
swelling of the face, lips or tongue;
yellowing of the skin or eyes, fever, sore throat, or dizziness.
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug,
seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling,
dizziness or trouble breathing. 
Precautions:
Before taking this drug tell your doctor your medical history especially
a history of angioedema, high blood levels of potassium, kidney
disease or kidney dialysis, salt restrictive diet, liver disease
and of any drug allergies.
Consult your doctor before using salt substitutes or low salt milk.
To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated
or lying position, get up slowly.
Limit your intake of alcohol and use caution when exercising or
during hot weather as these can aggravate dizziness and lightheadedness.
This medication should be used only when clearly needed during
the first three months of pregnancy.
It is not recommended for use during the last six months of the
pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
This drug is known to be excreted into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Caution is advised when this medication is used in the elderly.
Caution is advised when this medication is used in children.
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Generic Name: Lisinopril
Dependency development? - YES
Uses
- Reduces resistance in arteries.
- Strengthens heartbeat .
Interaction With Other Substances;
Alcohol: Possible excessive blood pressure drop.
Beverages:
Low-salt milk. Possible excessive potassium in blood.
Cocaine Increased risk of heart block and high blood pressure.
Foods:
Salt substitutes. Possible excessive potassium.
Marijuana: Increased dizziness.
Tobacco: May decrease ACE inhibitor effect .
Interaction With Other Drugs;
Amiloride Possible excessive potassium in blood.
Antihypertensives, other Increased antihypertensive effect. Dosage
of each may require adjustment.
Beta-adrenergic blockers Increased antihypertensive effect. Dosage
of each may require adjustment.
Carteolol Increased antihypertensive effects of both drugs. Dosages
may require adjustment.
Chloramphenicol Possible blood disorders.
Diuretics Possible severe blood pressure drop with first dose.
Diclofenac May decrease ACE inhibitor effect.
Guanfacine Increased effect of both drugs.
Nicardipine Possible excessive potassium in blood. Dosages may require
adjustment.
Nimodipine Possible excessive potassium in blood. Dangerous blood
pressure drop.
Nitrates Possible excessive blood pressure drop.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Decreased ACE inhibitor
effect.
Pentamidine May increase bone marrow depression or make kidney damage
more likely.
Pentoxifylline Increased antihypertensive effect.
Potassium supplements Possible increased potassium in blood.
Potassium iodide May raise potassium levels in blood to toxic levels.
Sotalol Increased anti-hypertensive effects of both drugs. Dosages
may require adjustment.
Spironolactone Possible excessive potassium in blood.
Terazosin Decreases effectiveness of terazosin.
Tiopronin Increased risk of toxicity to kidneys.
Triamterene Possible excessive potassium in blood.
Overdose
Symptoms:
Low blood pressure, fever, chills, sore throat, fainting, convulstions,
coma.
What To Do:
- Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical
help. Then give first aid immediately.
- See EMERGENCY Information.
After:
Life-threatening:
Hives, rash, intense itching, faintness soon after a dose (anaphylaxis);
difficulty breathing. Seek emergency treatment immediately.
Common:
Rash, loss of taste. Discontinue. Call doctor right away.
Infrequent:
Swelling of mouth, face, hands or feet. Discontinue. Seek emergency
treatment.
Dizziness, fainting, chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, coughing,
confusion, nervousness, numbness and tingling in hands or feet.
Discontinue. Call doctor right away.
Diarrhea, headache, tiredness. Continue. Call doctor when convenient.
Rare:
Sore throat, cloudy urine, fever, chills. Discontinue. Call doctor
right away.
Nausea, vomiting, indigestion, abdominal pain. Continue. Call doctor
when convenient.
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