Lisinopril

Lisinopril can be taken by mouth as tablets. The maximum daily dose of Lisinopril is 40 mg. The adult doses for different uses are listed below:

For high blood pressure

Start with 10 mg once daily. The usual maintenance dose is 20 mg once daily and the maximum daily dose is 80 mg.

For treatment after a heart attack to improve survival

Should only be started once your blood pressure is stable. Typical starting doses range from 2.5 to 10 mg once daily.

For kidney problems in patients with diabetes mellitus

Start with 2.5-5 mg once daily and the dose will be adjusted according to your response. The usual dose is 10-20 mg once daily.

For heart failure

Start with 2.5 mg once daily. The dose should be increased gradually up to 10 mg at least every 2 weeks.

Common side effects of Lisinopril include low blood pressure, angioedema, kidney impairment, dry hacking cough, and elevated potassium levels.

• People who are allergic to Lisinopril, other angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, or any formulation ingredient
• Patients with angioedema caused by prior ACE inhibitor use
• Patients on Aliskiren with poor kidney function or diabetes
• Pregnant women and those who are trying to get pregnant

In Hong Kong, Lisinopril is a prescription only medicine, and requires a prescription from a doctor to be purchased in a pharmacy. It can also be obtained from doctors. To find a pharmacy near you, refer to the list of pharmacies (“Authorized Sellers of Poisons”) from the Hong Kong Department of Health.

For more information about drug names and ingredients, you can visit Hong Kong’s Drug Office at https://www.drugoffice.gov.hk