#4: lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) | Treating Hypertension and STEMI

This episode of Drug Cards Daily is on the drug lisinopril. The name brands are Zestril, Prinivil, Qbrelis (Solution). Lisinopril is an Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that is most known for treatment of hypertension. Other indications are for heart failure and ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Tablets come in a variety of doses. Initial dosing for hypertension begins at 5-10 mg once daily and is evaluated every 4-5 weeks. The dose is then doubled with the goal of 40 mg/day is achieved or until the patient’s tolerance is reached. This drug is not metabolized with any unused unchanged drug being excreted through the urine. The hallmark side effect to watch for is cough. Other side effects are syncope, chest pain, headache, and change in the sense of smell. This drug is not to be used if the patient is or may be pregnant due to fetal toxicity.  Go to DrugCardsDaily.com for episode show notes which consist of the drug summary, quiz, and link to the drug card for FREE! Please SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW, and RATE on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever your favorite place to listen to podcasts are. The main goal is to go over the Top 200 Drugs with the occasional drug of interest. Also, if you’d like to say hello, suggest a drug, or leave some feedback I’d really appreciate hearing from you! Leave a voice message at anchor.fm/drugcardsdaily or find me on twitter @drugcardsdaily