Angiotensin 20 mg Tablet

Angiotensin 20 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 20 mg of lisinopril in each tablet. Lisinopril belongs to the ACE inhibitor class, which is used to help lower blood pressure and reduce the strain on the heart. Angiotensin 20 mg Tablet may be prescribed for high blood pressure, heart failure, and to help protect heart function after certain heart problems. It is the same active ingredient used in other Angiotensin strengths, but this 20 mg tablet is a higher-strength option for patients whose doctor has decided they need more than the lower doses.

How it works: Lisinopril in Angiotensin 20 mg Tablet helps relax and widen blood vessels by blocking a substance in the body that tightens them. As a tablet, it is taken by mouth and then absorbed to help lower blood pressure and reduce the heart’s workload over time.

Angiotensin 20 mg Tablet is a higher-strength lisinopril tablet than Angiotensin 2.5 mg Tablet, Angiotensin 5 mg Tablet, and Angiotensin 10 mg Tablet. Doctors may choose this strength for patients who have already been assessed and need a stronger tablet to reach their blood pressure or heart treatment goals, rather than starting with a lower dose.

• High blood pressure
• Heart failure
• Support after heart attack in selected patients
• Kidney protection in some patients with diabetes and hypertension

• Swallow Angiotensin 20 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor tells you to use it regularly.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your prescriber or pharmacist specifically tells you to.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when first starting this 20 mg strength, because dizziness can happen.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Angiotensin 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of lisinopril per tablet. It may be taken once daily for many patients, but your doctor may adjust how often you take it based on your condition and response. The maximum daily dose is determined by the prescriber and should not be changed 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 standing up
• Dry cough
• Headache
• Fatigue or weakness
• Nausea
• Low blood pressure symptoms, which may be more noticeable with the 20 mg strength if you are sensitive or dehydrated

• Do not use if you have a history of swelling from an ACE inhibitor.
• This higher 20 mg tablet can cause a bigger blood pressure drop in some patients, especially if you are dehydrated or on diuretics.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, heart disease, or narrowing of the kidney arteries.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor says they are safe.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness and low blood pressure.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how Angiotensin 20 mg Tablet affects you.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Other blood pressure medicines, including diuretics
• Lithium
• Sacubitril/valsartan or other ACE inhibitor/ARB combinations

Store Angiotensin 20 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light.