heart disease - Ecapril (Brand name: zestril)
Zestril
Zestril is ACE inhibitor which relaxes and widens blood vessels, helps to lower high blood pressure and treat congestive heart failure.
Active Ingredient: Lisinopril
Availability: In Stock (28 packs)
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Analogs of: Zestril 
Lisinopril Prinivil Zestoretic 
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Other names of Zestril: 
Alfaken Carace Ecapril Lisinoprilo Lisitec Nivant 
Zestril 10mg
Product namePer PillSavingsPer PackOrder
30 pills$1.26$37.65ADD TO CART
60 pills$0.89$21.77$75.31 $53.54ADD TO CART
90 pills$0.77$43.54$112.96 $69.42ADD TO CART
120 pills$0.71$65.31$150.61 $85.30ADD TO CART
180 pills$0.65$108.85$225.92 $117.07ADD TO CART
270 pills$0.61$174.16$338.87 $164.71ADD TO CART
360 pills$0.59$239.47$451.83 $212.36ADD TO CART
Zestril 5mg
Product namePer PillSavingsPer PackOrder
30 pills$1.21$36.27ADD TO CART
60 pills$0.86$20.97$72.54 $51.57ADD TO CART
90 pills$0.74$41.94$108.80 $66.86ADD TO CART
120 pills$0.68$62.91$145.07 $82.16ADD TO CART
180 pills$0.63$104.84$217.60 $112.76ADD TO CART
270 pills$0.59$167.75$326.40 $158.65ADD TO CART
360 pills$0.57$230.66$435.20 $204.54ADD TO CART
Zestril 2.5mg
Product namePer PillSavingsPer PackOrder
60 pills$0.55$32.92ADD TO CART
90 pills$0.45$8.69$49.38 $40.69ADD TO CART
120 pills$0.40$17.38$65.84 $48.46ADD TO CART
180 pills$0.36$34.77$98.77 $64.00ADD TO CART
270 pills$0.32$60.84$148.15 $87.31ADD TO CART
360 pills$0.31$86.92$197.54 $110.62ADD TO CART
  • Common use

    Zestril belongs to the class of drugs called ACE inhibitors. It blocks conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, lowers arteriolar resistance and increases venous capacity, increases cardiac output, lowers renovascular resistance. It is used for treatment of congestive heart failure, hypertension and to improve recovery after a heart attack.

    Dosage and direction

    Zestril is taken exactly as prescribed by your physician with or without food at the same time each day. Wait more than to hours after taking antacid to take your dose of Zestril as the first may inhibit absorption of the last.

    Precautions

    Avoid drinking alcohol. Warn your doctor if you are pregnant as this medication is able to cause harm to unborn baby. Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements when you are treated with this medication. Drinking of big volumes of water are recommended while using Zestril. Do not use this medication if you have history of allergy to lisinopril or to any other ACE inhibitor. While taking this medication blood pressure should be checked on a regular basis.

    Contraindications

    Hypersensitivity, pregnancy, angioedema in history.

    Possible side effect

    Zestril may increase  potassium level which  may in some rare cases cause such side effects as muscle weakness or extremely slow heart beat. Besides allergic reactions (hives, swallowing, rush) Zestril may cause headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, dry cough, blurred vision. If some side effects become acute, inform your doctor immediately. Pay attention to changes in volume of your urine or vision abilities, loss of consciousness, impotence, chest pain and consult your doctor also. Sometimes Zestril may cause severe liver disorders so if you have jaundice, yellow eyes, dark color of urine let your doctor know about it.

    Drug interaction

    Zestril should not be taken with potassium supplements or diuretics that conserve potassium. Combination of Zestril with injectable gold may cause facial flushing, nausea, vomiting and hypotension.

    Missed dose

    If you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember, but if it is almost time of your next intake, just skip the missed dose. Do not try to compensate a missed dose by taking an extra one.

    Overdose

    If you suspect that you took too much of Zestril and feel extremely dizzy or light-headed, or fainting, seek for immediate medical attention.

    Storage

    The medication should be stored at room temperature 15-30 C (59-86 F) in a light- resistant box.

    Disclaimer

    We provide only general information about medications which does not cover all directions, possible drug integrations, or precautions. Information at the site cannot be used for self-treatment and self-diagnosis. Any specific instructions for a particular patient should be agreed with your health care adviser or doctor in charge of the case. We disclaim reliability of this information and mistakes it could contain. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other indirect damage as a result of any use of the information on this site and also for consequences of self-treatment.