(lye-SIH-no-pril)
Lisinopril (Prinivil®, Zestril®) belongs to a class of medications known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is used to treat mild to severe high blood pressure as well as congestive heart failure. Lisinopril is given as a tablet. A liquid suspension is also available.
Show All- Give this medication only as directed, and do not stop unless directed to stop by your child's doctor.
- This medication can be taken with or without food.
- Limit salt substitutes and other foods high in potassium. Do not use a salt substitute without the doctor's advice.
- Limit or avoid natural licorice, which can cause the body to retain sodium and water.
- Do not use after the expiration date on the bottle / package.
- Keep this medication out of the reach of children.
- If too much medication is taken by accident, call the Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC), 513-636-5111 or 1-800-222-1222, or call your child's doctor immediately.
For any medication information related to your child's dosing schedule and / or missed doses, contact the health care provider who prescribed the medicationf a dose is missed, do not double the dose, just take the next dose as scheduled.
- Trouble breathing
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Excessive sweating
- Swelling of the lips, tongue or face
For additional information on this or any Health Topic, please call the Family Resource Center, 513-636-7606, or your pediatrician.
