Lisinopril
ACE Inhibitor · Hypertension
Drug Overview
- Active Ingredient
- Lisinopril
- Brand Name
- Prinivil
- Drug Class
- ACE Inhibitor
- Therapeutic Indication
- Hypertension
- Treats
- Hypertension
- Available Dosages
- 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg tablets
- Mechanism of Action
- ACE inhibitor
- Pregnancy Category
- Category D / Boxed Warning — Fetal Toxicity
- Generic Available
- Yes
Warning & Precautions
Boxed Warning: Fetal toxicity — discontinue immediately if pregnancy detected. Risk of angioedema. Monitor renal function and potassium levels.
Clinical Identifiers
- RxNorm (RxCUI)
- 29046
- NDC (National Drug Code)
- 70518-1565-2