Cipril – H
Drug Name: Lisinopril 5mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablets
Details
Lisinopril 5mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablets are Ace Inhibitor agents. They are a synthetic derivative that belongs to the category of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. Prinzide is the international brand name of this medicine. And in India, these tablets are known by the name of Cipril – H.
Purpose:
- Lisinopril 5mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablets are used to stabilize chronic heart failure with reduced systolic left ventricular function in addition to ACE inhibitors, and diuretics, and optionally cardiac glycosides.
- They also treat chronic, stable angina pectoris.
- Essential hypertension that also prevents strokes, kidney problems, and heart attacks, is controlled by this medication.
Mechanism:
Prinzide reduces the stress on the heart and relaxes the blood vessels so that the heart can pump blood more efficiently, and blood flows smoothly. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill that helps the body to get rid of excess salt and water through urine.
Dosage:
- Take the Cipril – H medication as prescribed by your doctor.
- It is usually taken once in the morning. However, if it causes you frequent urination, take it at least 4 hours before going to bed.
- If you are on cholesterol-lowering medications, then take Lisinopril 5mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablets 4 to 6 hours before them.
- The recommended dosage of this medication in adults ageing 18-64 years is 10 to 20 mg once daily. It is not recommended to be used in children.
Side effects:
- Common side effects of Cipril – H tablets are headache, lightheadedness, sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, and dry cough.
- Serious side effects are fainting, irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, high potassium blood level, dark urine, yellowing of skin or eyes, severe abdominal pain, and loss of appetite.
- If any of the above-mentioned effects persist for long, consult your doctor right away, before the situation worsens.
Precautions and measures:
- Rise up slowly when you have been sitting or lying down.
- Avoid taking potassium supplements during the tenure of Lisinopril 5mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablets if you have had a medical history of swelling of face, lips, or tongue, angioedema, dialysis, or high level of potassium in the blood, inform your doctor before starting with Cipril -H tablets.
- Include enough fluids in your diet, to avoid dehydration.
- Do not use this drug during pregnancy.
- Lactating mothers should only consume this drug under the strict guidance of their doctor.
- If you are consuming any diet aids, cough and cold products, or NSAIDs, inform your doctor about the same.
- Do not consume expired medication.
- Store the tablets at room temperature.
- Do not increase or decrease the dosage at your own ease.
Interaction:
Certain drugs that can interact with Cipril – H and produce negative effects are Everolus, Sirolus, Valsartan, Sacubitril among others.