What Is Lisinopril?

Lisinopril is a prescription medication in the ACE inhibitor class. Patients may have the choice between a tablet or liquid solution of this medication. Adults appear to be placed on a dose of up to ten milligrams initially. A maintenance dose may range from twenty to forty milligrams daily. However, it is possible that some individuals will need a lower dose.

This should be a fairly useful medication for high blood pressure. However, patients may still need to monitor their blood pressure while taking it. Sometimes, lisinopril may be a potential diabetes treatment. Blood sugar checks will still be necessary, but the condition should be more manageable. Some patients may also be recommended this medication as heart failure treatment.

How It Should Work

Lisinopril should work similarly to other ACE inhibitors. It is supposed to block an enzyme that converts more angiotensin II. If individuals have less of this in their blood, their vessels should relax. Their heart should receive more blood. It may also get more oxygen, increasing its function. This medication may also reduce how much aldosterone is released in the body. It should also mean that the kidneys can release more sodium through urine. However, the liver does not appear to metabolize this medication. This appears to be because it is a water-soluble medication. It should come with a half-life of twelve hours.

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