Linopril 5 mg Tablet

Linopril 5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 5 mg of lisinopril in each tablet. It belongs to the ACE inhibitor class, which is used to help lower blood pressure and reduce strain on the heart. Linopril 5 mg Tablet may be prescribed for high blood pressure, heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack in appropriate patients. It is a standard oral tablet made by East West Pharmaceuticals.

How it works: Lisinopril blocks an enzyme that normally tightens blood vessels, so the vessels relax and widen. As a tablet, Linopril 5 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract, then works throughout the body to lower blood pressure and reduce the heart's workload.

Linopril 5 mg Tablet is a low-dose tablet, so it is often chosen when a doctor wants a gentler starting amount or a smaller step in dose adjustment. This 5 mg strength can suit people who are older, sensitive to blood-pressure medicines, or who need careful titration because higher doses may lower blood pressure too much at first. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this product here, Linopril 5 mg Tablet should be understood as a doctor-selected strength within the usual lisinopril dosing range.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Heart failure
• After-heart-attack treatment in selected patients
• Kidney protection in some patients with diabetes and hypertension

• Take Linopril 5 mg Tablet by mouth with a glass of water, exactly as prescribed.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• If you feel dizzy, stand up slowly after taking the tablet, especially when starting treatment or after a dose increase.
• Do not crush or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist has told you it is okay.
• If a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Linopril 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of lisinopril. Depending on why it is prescribed, it may be taken once daily or, in some cases, the doctor may adjust it differently based on blood pressure, kidney function, and response. The maximum daily dose depends on the condition being treated and the prescriber’s plan; do not change the dose 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 first starting Linopril 5 mg Tablet
• Dry cough
• Headache
• Tiredness or weakness
• Low blood pressure symptoms such as lightheadedness
• Nausea
• Increased potassium on blood tests, which may not cause noticeable symptoms at first

• Linopril 5 mg Tablet can cause low blood pressure, especially after the first doses or if you are dehydrated.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver problems, diabetes, or a history of angioedema.
• Do not use during pregnancy; lisinopril can harm an unborn baby.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor approves them.
• Alcohol can add to dizziness and lightheadedness.
• Use caution when driving or standing quickly until you know how Linopril 5 mg Tablet affects you.
• People taking this medicine for heart failure or after a heart attack may need closer monitoring and dose changes based on blood pressure and lab tests.

• Diuretics or water pills, which can increase the chance of low blood pressure
• Potassium supplements and potassium-salt substitutes, which can raise potassium too much
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which may reduce effect and stress the kidneys
• Aliskiren or other blood pressure medicines, which may increase risk of side effects
• Lithium, which can become unsafe when combined with lisinopril

Store Linopril 5 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, protected from moisture and out of reach of children.