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Zestril |
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- Description - |
Lisinopril is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. It iseffective when used alone or when combined with other high bloodpressure medications. It may also be used with other medications in thetreatment of heart failure, and may be given within 24 hours of a heartattack to improve chances of survival.
Lisinopril is a type of drug called an ACE inhibitor. It works by reducing production of a substance thatincreases salt and water retention in your body.
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Chest pain,cough,diarrhea,dizziness,headache,low blood pressure |
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Indomethacin (Indocin)
Lithium (Lithonate, Eskalith)
Potassium preparations such as K-Phos and Micro-K
Water pills such as HydroDIURIL and Lasix, and others that leavepotassium in the body, such as Aldactone and Midamor
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Astra-Zeneca Pharmaceuticals |
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1800 Concord Pike |
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Wilmington, DE 19850-5437 |
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USA |
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