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Lisinopril

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Lisinopril is used to treat hypertension, Prinivil, Zestril is the common brand name under the drug class called ACE inhibitors. The recommended dosage of Lisinopril is 10 mg.
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Basic Medical Information
Common Brand Name Prinivil, Zestril 
Drug Class Ace Inhibitors  vs 17.6% Hypertension Drugs have ACE inhibitors
Legal Status Rx -only 
Possible Side Effects Dizziness, Nausea, Headaches, Anxiety, Insomnia, Drowsiness, Nasal Congestion, Impotence, Skin Rashes, Anemia 
Precautions & Contraindications Aortic Stenosis, Cirrhosis, Kidney Disease, Diabetes, Scleroderma, Lupus Erythematosus, Swelling, Allergies, Pregnant, Breastfeeding, Surgery, Dialysis 
Excretion Urine  vs 20.6% Hypertension Drugs have Urine
Dosage, Usage and Forms
Route of Administration Oral  vs 82.4% Hypertension Drugs have Oral
Dosage 10 Mg  vs 6.1% Hypertension Drugs have 10 mg
Maximum daily dose
80 mg (144.22 mg lower than average)
vs
224.22 mg

Forms Tablet  vs 64.7% Hypertension Drugs have Tablet
Tablet Formulations 2.5 Mg, 5 Mg, 10 Mg, 20 Mg, 40 Mg 
Chemical Data
Molecular mass (g/mol)
405.49  (52.97 higher than average)
vs
352.52

Half Life (hours)
12  (0.37 higher than average)
vs
11.63

Chemicals Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen 
Formula C21H31N3O5  
Melting Point (C)
147  (37.25 lower than average)
vs
184.25

Phase (solid/liquid) Solid 


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