Lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide
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Lisinopril | ACE inhibitor |
Hydrochlorothiazide | Thiazide diuretic |
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Trade names | Zestoretic, Prinzide, others |
Other names | lisinopril/hctz |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Micromedex Detailed Consumer Information |
MedlinePlus | a601070 |
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Routes of administration | By mouth |
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Lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide, sold under the brand name Zestoretic among others, is a
high blood pressure (hypertension).[2] It contains lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, and hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic.[2][3] Typically, it becomes an option once a person is doing well on the individual components.[4] It is taken by mouth.[3]
Common side effects include dizziness, headache, cough, and feeling tired.[2] Severe side effects may include angioedema and low blood pressure.[2] Use during pregnancy may harm the baby.[2]
The combination was approved for medical use in the United States in 1989.
Medical uses
Lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide is
indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure.[2]
Adverse effects
The US
prescription label for the combination contains a boxed warning about harm to the baby.[2]
References
- ^ "Product monograph brand safety updates". Health Canada. February 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Zestoretic- lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide tablet". DailyMed. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
- ^ a b c "Hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril Uses, Side Effects & Warnings". Drugs.com. Cerner Multum. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
- ^ ISBN 978-0857112989.
- hdl:10665/371090. WHO/MHP/HPS/EML/2023.02.
- ^ "The Top 300 of 2021". ClinCalc. Archived from the original on 15 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Hydrochlorothiazide; Lisinopril - Drug Usage Statistics". ClinCalc. Retrieved 14 January 2024.