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What is lisinapril for?

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Dr. Irv Loh answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Several indications: Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ace inhibitors. Most commonly used for high blood pressure, but also good drug for impaired cardiac function or protection of kidney function if some coexistent diseases, like diabetes. Does have side effects that need to monitored by your doctors by blood tests and physical examination, especially if you have any symptoms like faintness.

Answered 6/25/2015

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Lisinopril: Is generally used for high blood pressure, but can also be used for conditions such as congestive heart failure, for use after a heart attack, or to prevent kidney problems in patients with diabetes.

Answered 5/16/2016

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Lisinopril?: Lisinopril is a class of blood pressure medicine called ace inhibitor. It blocks an enzyme responsible for raising blood pressure.

Answered 4/30/2016

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Hypertension: Lisinopril is an ace (angiotesin converting enzyme) inhibitor. Used primarily to control high blood pressur, also used in combination with other medications to treat or prevent heart attacks (myocardial infarction).

Answered 2/10/2017

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