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Brand name: Lisinopril (Generic Health) TM

Active ingredients: lisinopril

What it is used for

Hypertension. Lisinopril Generic Health Tablets are indicated in the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone or concomitantly with other classes of antihypertensive agents. Sufficient data have not been provided to support the use of lisinopril in severe hypertension or renovascular hypertension. Congestive Heart Failure Lisinopril Generic Health Tablets are also indicated in the treatment of heart failure. In such patients, it is recommended that Lisinopril Generic Health Tablets be administered together with a diuretic. Acute Myocardial Infarction: Lisinopril Generic Health Tablets are indicated for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction in haemodynamically stable patients, defined as patients who are not in cardiogenic shock and who have a systolic blood pressure greater than 100mmHg. Lisinopril may be initiated within 24 hours of an acute myocardial infarction.

How to take it

The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Store in a Dry Place
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  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

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Pink coloured, round, biconvex uncoated tablets, with "20" debossed on one side and breakline on the other side.

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Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

Is this medicine subsidised?

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on March 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient lisinopril

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

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Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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