Zestril is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zestril is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Zestril may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Zestril should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zestril may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.
CAUTION
Zestril should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zestril may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.
Medicine Overview of Zestril 5mg Tablet
Introduction
Zestril belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It is widely used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure and may be prescribed after a heart attack. It also lowers the chances of having a heart ...
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Uses of Zestril
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Heart failure
Side effects of Zestril
Common
Decreased blood pressure
Cough
Increased potassium level in blood
Fatigue
Weakness
Dizziness
How to use Zestril
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zestril may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Zestril works
Zestril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
What if you forget to take Zestril?
If you miss a dose of Zestril, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Zestril can make you feel dizzy for the first few days, so rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. You can also prefer taking it...
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Let your doctor know about any cough, or throat irritation that does not go away.
It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Oral
Hypertension
Adult: Initially, 10 mg/day, 1st dose given preferably at bedtime to avoid precipitous fall in BP. Patient w/ renovascular HTN, vo...
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Child Dose
Oral
Hypertension
Child: >6 yr Initially, 0.07 mg/kg, up to 5 mg once daily.
Renal Dose
Hypertension
Renal impairment: Adult: CrCl <10 mL/min or on dialysis: Initially, 2.5 mg once daily. CrCl 10-30 mL/min: Initially, 2.5-5 mg once daily...
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Contraindication
History of angioedema related to previous treatment with ACE inhibitors, hereditary or idiopathic angioedema. Bilateral renal artery stenosis. Pregnan...
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Mode of Action
Lisinopril competitively inhibits ACE from converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II (a potent vasoconstrictor) resulting in increased plasma renin a...
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Precaution
Hypovolaemia, hyperkalaemia, collagen vascular disease, valvular stenosis; before, during or immediately after anaesthesia, preexisting renal insuffic...
May enhance hypotensive effect w/ diuretics. May increase risk of renal function deterioration and decrease antihypertensive effect w/ NSAIDs. May inc...
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