Lispro 10 mg Tablet

Lispro 10 mg Tablet contains 10 mg of lisinopril in each tablet. Lisinopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack in selected patients. It works by helping blood vessels relax so the heart does not have to pump as hard. This 10 mg tablet is a standard prescription strength for adults who need more than the lower 2.5 mg or 5 mg options.

How it works: Lisinopril in Lispro 10 mg Tablet blocks an enzyme that makes a hormone called angiotensin II, which normally tightens blood vessels. With less angiotensin II, the tablets help blood vessels stay relaxed and open, lowering blood pressure and easing the heart’s workload.

Lispro 10 mg Tablet is a higher strength than Lispro 2.5 mg Tablet and Lispro 5 mg Tablet, so it is usually chosen after a doctor has assessed blood pressure response and tolerance. Because it contains 10 mg in one tablet, it may be more convenient for patients who have already done well on lower strengths or need a stronger maintenance dose.

• High blood pressure
• Heart failure
• After heart attack care in selected patients
• Kidney protection in some patients with diabetes or protein in the urine

• Swallow Lispro 10 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Stand up slowly if you feel lightheaded, especially when starting treatment or after a dose increase.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Lispro 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of lisinopril per tablet. Your doctor decides how often you should take it, commonly once daily, and the dose may be adjusted based on your blood pressure, kidney function, and response; do not take more than prescribed, and the total daily amount should be limited to the dose your clinician sets for you.

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

Common side effects of Lisinopril may include:

• Dry cough
• Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when standing up
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• High potassium on lab tests
• Less commonly, cough or dizziness may feel more noticeable with this 10 mg strength if your body is still adjusting

• Lispro 10 mg Tablet can cause low blood pressure, especially if you are dehydrated, on diuretics, or just starting treatment.
• Do not use this medicine during pregnancy; it can harm an unborn baby.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, diabetes, a history of angioedema, or high potassium.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor says they are safe.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness or faintness with lisinopril.
• Use caution when driving or standing quickly until you know how Lispro 10 mg Tablet affects you.
• This 10 mg strength is not a starting dose for everyone; some people need lower strengths first.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes
• Diuretics or water pills
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium
• Other blood pressure medicines, including ARBs or aliskiren

Store Lispro 10 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from excess heat, moisture, and out of reach of children.