Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Lisinopril
Drug Class
Cardiac Care
Chemical Class
Proline dihydrate
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
C09AA03
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Zestril?
Uses
Lisinopril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure in adults and children 6 years of age and ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Proline dihydrate
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agents pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Proline dihydrate. It belongs to Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor-ACEI pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agents pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Lisinopril is 441.50. Its pKa is 2.5, 4.0, 6.7, 10.1.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
2.5 to 40 mg — 24 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take lisinopril exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Aortic stenosis, outflow obstruction, cor pulmonale
Angioneurotic oedema related to previous ACE-inhibitor therapy, renal dysfunction, Systolic BP <100 mmHg in acute MI
Important Warnings
Renovascular hypertension, severe congestive heart failure, low systolic BP in acute MI, haemodialysis, renal impairment
monitor renal function before and during treatment, anaesthesia
Side Effects
Hypotensionrenal failureangioedemarashdizzinessheadache GI upsetcoughfatiguepalpi-tationsastheniaRaynauds syndromevertigoastheniacerebrovascular accidentconfusion
Drug Interactions
K+-sparing diuretics
K+ supplement
lithium
NSAIDs
antidiabetic agents
neuroleptics
tricyclic
antihypertensives.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 30°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 267.12
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 14 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 19.08 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 140.42
DVAGOper pack of 14Rs 267.12
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Lisinopril, and what they are not.You pay Rs 186 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Lispril
5mg
Rs 80.78Rs 5.77/unit
Lowest price per unitWERRICK PHARMACEUTICALS
Ziscar
5mg
Rs 105.42Rs 7.53/unit
TABROS PHARMA
Trupril
5Mg
Rs 119.56Rs 8.54/unit
SCILIFE PHARMA (PVT) LTD
Corace
5mg
Rs 95Rs 9.5/unit
BOSCH PHARMACEUTICALS
Novatec
5mg
Rs 254.4
OBS
Gustorole
5mg
Rs 108.1 ceiling
Pulse Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Lisna
5mg
Rs 115.66 ceiling
ZAFA PHARMACEUTICAL LABORATORIES (PVT) LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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