Pocco Lisinopril 10mg Tablet x28

Pocco Lisinopril 10mg Tablet is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that helps relax blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and improve blood flow. This medication is effective for treating hypertension, heart failure, and improving survival after heart attacks.

Uses

Pocco Lisinopril treats high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, and improves survival after heart attacks. It’s also used to protect kidney function in diabetic patients with early nephropathy. Lisinopril helps reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems.

Benefits

• Effectively lowers and controls blood pressure
• Reduces workload on the heart in heart failure patients
• Improves survival rates after heart attack
• Protects kidney function in diabetic patients
• Helps prevent stroke and cardiovascular complications
• Once-daily dosing improves medication adherence
• May reduce proteinuria in kidney disease
• Generally well-tolerated with manageable side effects
• Cost-effective treatment for cardiovascular conditions

How It Works

Lisinopril blocks the enzyme that converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a powerful vasoconstrictor. By reducing angiotensin II levels, blood vessels relax and widen, decreasing blood pressure and reducing cardiac workload. This action also helps decrease aldosterone production, reducing salt and water retention.

Dosage

Take Pocco Lisinopril at the same time each day with or without food. Do not discontinue without consulting your doctor.

Duration of Action

Pocco Lisinopril begins lowering blood pressure within 1 hour of administration, with maximum effects achieved in 6-8 hours. The blood pressure-lowering effect is maintained for 24 hours, allowing once-daily dosing. Full therapeutic benefits may take 2-4 weeks of regular use to develop.

Side Effects

Common side effects include dry cough, dizziness, headache, and mild fatigue. Less common effects include taste disturbances and mild digestive issues. Serious but rare side effects include swelling of face/lips/tongue (angioedema), severe allergic reactions, sudden kidney failure, or extremely low blood pressure.

Warning

Discontinue Pocco Lisinopril and seek immediate medical attention if facial swelling, difficulty breathing, or severe dizziness occurs. This medication can cause birth defects if taken during pregnancy. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes is necessary, especially when starting treatment.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Pocco Lisinopril is contraindicated during pregnancy as it can cause injury or death to the developing fetus, particularly in the second and third trimesters. Women of childbearing age should use effective contraception. Lisinopril passes into breast milk, so alternative blood pressure treatments are recommended during breastfeeding.

Interaction

• May increase potassium levels when combined with potassium supplements
• Can cause excessive blood pressure drop with diuretics
• NSAID pain relievers may reduce its effectiveness
• Lithium levels may increase when taken with lisinopril
• Possible increased risk of kidney problems with certain medications
• May interact with diabetes medications, requiring dosage adjustments

Precaution

Monitor kidney function and potassium levels when taking Pocco Lisinopril. Use with caution in patients with kidney disease, liver problems, or autoimmune diseases. May cause light-headedness, especially during initial treatment or dose increases. Stay adequately hydrated but consult your doctor about appropriate fluid intake if you have heart failure.

Important Information

Pocco Lisinopril may take several weeks to reach full effectiveness. Continue taking it even if you feel well. Maintain regular medical check-ups. Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium unless directed by your doctor. If you experience persistent dry cough, consult your healthcare provider about alternative medications. Keep this medication out of reach of children.