Cipril – H

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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.