Lipril 2.5 mg Tablet

Lipril 2.5 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains lisinopril 2.5 mg in each dose. Lisinopril belongs to the ACE inhibitor class, which helps relax blood vessels and reduce strain on the heart. It is used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure and certain heart-related problems, and may also be prescribed for patients with angina-related cardiovascular risk when a clinician feels it is appropriate. Lipril 2.5 mg Tablet is the lowest strength in this brand range, making it useful when a doctor wants a small, carefully adjusted dose.

How it works: Lipril 2.5 mg Tablet works by blocking an enzyme that makes blood vessels tighten. With the tablet, the vessels relax and widen, which can help lower blood pressure and reduce the heart’s workload.

Lipril 2.5 mg Tablet is the lowest-strength option in this brand, below Lipril 5 mg Tablet and Lipril 10 mg Tablet. Because it provides only 2.5 mg of lisinopril per tablet, it may be chosen for patients who need a very cautious start, who are sensitive to blood-pressure lowering, or who are being assessed closely by a doctor. It is not the same as the higher strengths, which deliver more medicine per tablet and may lower blood pressure more strongly.

• High blood pressure
• Heart failure support
• Cardiovascular risk reduction in selected patients
• Angina-related cardiac care when prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow the Lipril 2.5 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor prescribes regular use.
• You can usually take lisinopril with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• If you feel dizzy after taking Lipril 2.5 mg Tablet, rise slowly from sitting or lying down.
• Follow your prescriber’s instructions exactly; this strength is often used for careful dose adjustment.

Each Lipril 2.5 mg Tablet provides 2.5 mg of lisinopril. The tablet may be taken once daily for many indications, but the exact schedule, dose increase, and maximum daily amount are decided by the doctor based on your condition, blood pressure, kidney function, and response. Because this is a low-strength tablet, several tablets may be prescribed to reach a higher dose when appropriate, but you should never change the number of tablets on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Lisinopril may include:

• Dizziness, especially when starting treatment or increasing the dose
• Dry cough
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Low blood pressure-related lightheadedness
• Nausea
• Higher chance of feeling weak if you are dehydrated

• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, dehydration, or are taking diuretics, because Lipril 2.5 mg Tablet can lower blood pressure more strongly in sensitive patients.
• Do not use during pregnancy; lisinopril can seriously harm an unborn baby.
• Avoid potassium supplements and salt substitutes unless your doctor says they are safe.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness and low blood pressure.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of angioedema, because lisinopril may trigger dangerous swelling.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Lipril 2.5 mg Tablet affects you.
• If you also have heart disease or take medicines for chest pain, your prescriber should review your full treatment plan.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Other blood-pressure medicines, including diuretics and ARBs
• Lithium
• Sacubitril/valsartan, which should not be combined with lisinopril

Store Lipril 2.5 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.