28 tabs each contains 5mg Lisinopril

Brand name for Lisinopril, Zestril is widely acclaimed as an anti hypertensive. Belonging to the group of ACE inhibitors, works magic in controlling high blood pressure. Zestril is also used in treating congestive heart failure, hypertension in patients having hard and thick skin. This drug caters to patients having high blood pressure due to renal crisis. Zestril reduces the risks of cardiac arrest due to high blood pressure. This drug is prescribed to patients just after heart attack to increase survival rate as it cuts short the further weakening of the heart. Zestril is also used for treating kidney problems in some diabetic patients, using insulin to control their diabetes. However, the exact path of functioning of this drug is not yet known. But as a result of research, it is known that Zestril blocks an enzyme that produces a substance responsible for tightening the blood vessels. This results in relaxed blood vessels, controlled blood pressure and proper blood circulation.

Use of Zestril is followed by higher risk of harmful allergic reactions. Inform your doctor if you have experienced allergic reactions like breathing trouble, swollen face, lips or tongue before. Also don’t forget to inform the doctor if you have kidney disease or taking diet with higher or lower level of salt. Individuals suffering from diabetes may need monitored dose of Zestril.

Zestril is included in the FDA pregnancy category D. So it is obvious that intake of this drug during pregnancy have higher chances of harming the growing foetus. Zestril can even cause death of the foetus if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Effects of Zestril on breast-feeding babies are not yet known. It would be judicious to consult a doctor if you are nursing a baby.

Zestril is followed by varied side effects. As soon as you experience any of following side effects, take help of your attending doctor. Side effects like troubled breathing, closed throat, swollen lips, tongue, or face, irregular urination, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, and excessive drowsiness, feverish feeling can be fatal and needs to be tackled with immediate medical aid.

Amongst the common yet less serious side effects of Zestril tiredness, lightheadedness, headache, tickling cough, muscle cramps, numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, arms, or legs, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhea, a rash, impotence, inactive taste bud are notable.

Side effects like hoarseness, swollen face, mouth, hands, or feet, difficulty in swallowing, stomach pain, itching of skin, or yellow eyes or skin, abdominal distention, fever, increased amount of potassium in the body, confusion, nervousness are very rare but found.

Rely on your doctor for the best usage guidelines as your dose depends on a lot of physical factors. Normally each dose of Zestril is taken with a full glass of water. This drug can be taken with or without food. Regular intake of Zestril is also very important for best results. Don’t just stop using the drug if you feel better, without consulting your doctor. Immediately stop taking alcohol after you start taking Zestril. Also be very cautious while driving, machine operation etc. as Zestril causes drowsiness. Also stop taking common salt while the mediaction is on. Since Zestril causes dehydration take sumptuous amount of fluid.