Why is this medication prescribed?
This medication is in a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Angiotensin is a chemical that is made by the body continuously, and it works by decreasing certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
Lisinopril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Additionally, it is also used in combination with other medications to treat heart failure and has been administered as a means of improving the survival rate after a heart attack.
Dosage and using this medicine
What special precautions should I follow?
What should I do if I forget a dose?
What side effects can this medication cause?