Lisinopril

Question 1

What are Lisinopril’s brand names?

Answer 1

Prinivil, Zestril

Question 2

What is Lisinopril’s therapeutic category?

Answer 2

Angiotensin- converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Question 3

What are Lisinopril’s indications?

Answer 3

Hypertension, congestive heart failure, acute myocardial infarction

Question 4

What is Lisinopril’s usual adult dose?

Answer 4

2.5 - 40 mg once a day

MAX: 40 mg/day

Question 5

What are Lisinopril’s common side effects?

Answer 5

Cough, orthostatic hypotension, headache, hyperkalemia

Question 6

What are Lisinopril’s monitoring parameters?

Answer 6

BP

BUN, serum creatine, potassium

Question 7

What are Lisinopril’s available dosage forms?

Answer 7

Oral tablet: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg

Question 8

What are Lisinopril’s warnings?

Answer 8

BLACK BOX warning: Can cause injury and death to developing fetus when used in the second and third trimester; discontinue asap once pregnancy is detected

Question 9

What are Lisinopril’s counseling points?

Answer 9

When starting/increasing dose, caution patient on orthostatic hypotension (1-3 hrs after dose)
Caution on taking K+ salt substitutes and supplements, and K+ sparing diuretics
Seek medical help if signs of angioedema appear (swelling of lips, face, tongue, or throat)
Report a persistent cough