Сердечно-сосудистые заболевания являются самым dangerous and common ailments in modern society. Patients who have a number of problems with the heart, pressure and blood vessels are familiar with such a drug as lisinopril. The instructions for use attached to each medicine package contain information that the product is classified as an antihypertensive drug. However, the scientific name of the class of substance does not say anything to the average person, so let us turn to its properties.
Preparation "Lizinopril" - description of pharmacological properties
The effect of the drug is based on its abilityexpand the vessels, and also reduce the load on the heart muscle - the myocardium. In addition, tablets "Lizinopril" have natriuretic and cardioprotective effect on the body. Produce the drug in the form of tablets, which must be washed down with water. Their action begins in an hour, and at six o'clock the active substance reaches its maximum concentration. The influence is maintained during the day. To achieve a sustained antihypertensive effect, lisinopril is given a course of several weeks. Receiving tablets requires constant monitoring of the patient's condition.
Side effects and contraindications
Among the conditions under which the drug is banned"Lizinopril", the instruction for use calls pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding. In addition, the drug is contraindicated in kidney disease, hypersensitivity to the components of tablets, as well as children.
Side effects can be divided into three groups:
Instructions for use also describe such isolated manifestations of side effects as fever, weight loss, pulmonary hemorrhage and a number of other dangerous disorders.
Method of administration and dosage
Dosage is determined on an individual basis,based on body weight, age, as well as the work of the kidneys, liver and other organs, as well as the presence of a reaction to the drug "Lizinopril". Instruction for use contains an indication of the need for a one-time intake of a daily dose, as determined by the doctor. There are three dosages: initial, medium or, as it is called, supporting and maximal.
The initial dosage is not more than 5 mg, and in the presence of indications, the daily norm is reduced to 2.5 mg.
The average dosage of the drug varies from 5 mg, to 20 at a time.
The maximum dose for the patient is 80 mg per day. Its appointment is permissible in exceptional cases, only after an appropriate examination.
Lizinopril - a description of the analogues
Like any medical product "Lizinopril"has its analogs. These include "Lizigamma", "Lizoril", "Irumed", "Diroton", as well as other drugs containing vasodilating substances of the same group and class as lisinopril.
Special Recommendations
Tablets "Lisinopril" should be taken with a specialcaution when the internal organs are broken. Especially this recommendation applies to patients with kidney and liver function problems. The drug in the process of its effect removes from the body a colossal amount of salt and liquid. Before taking and during it, you should constantly make up for the loss.
In a particularly dangerous situation, the use of the drugpossibly in relation to pregnant women. However, the patient or her relatives are informed in advance of the risk. Treatment is conducted only if there is a threat to the life of the future mother.
