Zestril is one the best medication to treat Hypertension in the world market.
The active constituent:
lisinopril.
The active constituent:
lisinopril.
The third introduced ACEI after captopril and enalpril.
It has many advantages over captopril and Enalapril,as It is hydrophilic,has a long half-life,tissue penetration,and is not metabolized by the liver.
It has many advantages over captopril and Enalapril,as It is hydrophilic,has a long half-life,tissue penetration,and is not metabolized by the liver.
Lisinopril is typically used for the treatment of:
1-Hypertension.
2-Congestive Heart Failure.
3-Acute Myocardial Infarction.
4- Diabetic Nephropathy.
Mechanism of action:-
Lisinopril is the lysine (Aminoacid) analogue of enalapril.
Unlike other ACE inhibitors, it is not a prodrug and is excreted unchanged in the urine.
In some cases , it can be removed from circulation by dialysis.
- Lisinopril has been contraindicated to pregnancy, Category C.
Side effect of Zestril tablets:
Nausea and vomiting.
Hypotension.
There are 3 concentration of Zestril:
Zestril 5 mg
Zestril 10 mg
Zestril 20 mg
There is also Zestoretic which contains beside lisinopril Hydrochlorothiazide which is used as diuretic.
Zestril is manufactured by AsteraZeneca Company.
1-Hypertension.
2-Congestive Heart Failure.
3-Acute Myocardial Infarction.
4- Diabetic Nephropathy.
Mechanism of action:-
Lisinopril is the lysine (Aminoacid) analogue of enalapril.
Unlike other ACE inhibitors, it is not a prodrug and is excreted unchanged in the urine.
In some cases , it can be removed from circulation by dialysis.
Side effect of Zestril tablets:
Nausea and vomiting.
Hypotension.
There are 3 concentration of Zestril:
Zestril 5 mg
Zestril 10 mg
Zestril 20 mg
There is also Zestoretic which contains beside lisinopril Hydrochlorothiazide which is used as diuretic.
Zestril is manufactured by AsteraZeneca Company.