The cinepro also known as zestra is a medication commonly prescribed for high blood pressure and heart failure today we’ll be answering the most frequent questions about this medication my name is Dr Shahzad what is lisinopro the cinepro is a medication available on prescription from your doctor the cinepro belongs to a group of medications called ace inhibitors these

medications work by widening blood vessels reducing stress on the heart and making it easier to pump blood around your body lucinoprol is frequently used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure individuals are prescribed this drug following heart attacks and strokes also evidence suggests that for those who suffer heart attacks lisinopril can increase your life expectancy it does this by helping prevent further heart attacks or strokes is it anyone who should not take lisinopril it’s best to speak with your doctor before taking

this medication if you have any of the following conditions you have had a previous allergic reaction to lisinophile or other ace inhibitors you suffer from low blood pressure you have a history of kidney disease or are receiving dialysis you have liver disease or blood disorders you are taking a low salt diet or you’re receiving desensitization treatment to reduce your allergy to insects things furthermore diabetic patients should monitor their blood sugars more closely in the first few weeks of treatment lisinopril is known to lower your blood

sugar levels which may increase your risk of hypos is lysine april safe to take in pregnancy and breastfeeding the cinepril is not safe for use in pregnancy this medication can harm your baby by causing long-term damage to their kidneys and lungs therefore if you’re sexually active you must use effective contraception if you’re planning to get pregnant discuss this with your doctor early if you’ve found out you’re pregnant please speak with your doctor as soon possible to seek a suitable alternative unfortunately we

don’t know how much of this drug is present in mum’s milk during breastfeeding however it’s likely to only be a small amount breastfeeding mums should speak to their doctor for a safer alternative is it safe to take lacinopril with my current medications the cinepril may interact with several medications affecting how the cinepro works your prescribing doctor will need to be aware if you’re taking any of the following medications help to use managed blood pressure for example allyskirin diuretic medications those

which make you pee more for example frusamide medications that can increase the amount of potassium in your blood such as spironolactone versatin or valsartan potassium supplements and certain birth control pills specialist heart medications such as saccharobitria drugs that weaken the immune system such as azathioprine everolimus and cyrolimus diabetic medications scalp including allopurinol lithium a mood stabilizer and the anti-diarrheal medication race cadet this list is not exhaustive for more information seek the

drug information leaflet that comes with your medication what is the correct dose of lysine approach the centerpill comes in a wide variety of strengths and this will vary significantly depending on its indication typical starting doses range between 2.5 to 10 milligrams raising a maximum of 80 milligrams per day how long will i need to take my medication most individuals prescribe lysine april will continue taking this medication lifelong those taking lisinopril to control high blood pressure will see a rise in their blood pressure should they

stop taking this medication keeping blood pressures well controlled over the long term will help reduce your risk of heart attacks and strokes how long does it take for lisinopril to work this in april will get to work soon after you start your medication many individuals will not have experienced any symptoms before starting this medication for example those with high blood pressure therefore you may not feel any different whilst taking this medication if you are taking this medication to help manage symptoms of heart failure it may take

several weeks to feel the full benefit how should i take listen to the problem the cinepro for the majority will be taken as a once daily dosing aim to take this medication around the same time every day this center problem may be taken with or without food but please ensure you have it with a large glass of water are there any foods i should avoid it’s best to avoid any salt substitutes such as low salt substitutes may contain higher levels of the salt potassium taking salt substitutes along your lisinopril may cause an increase in

the blood potassium levels in rare circumstances this can be life-threatening can i drink alcohol with this medication for many drinking alcohol alongside lisinopril isn’t a problem for others they may experience dizziness this is because alcohol in combination with lisinopril can lower your blood pressure lower than intended if you are someone that experiences dizziness with this medication it’s best to avoid alcohol i’ve missed my dose what should i do if you forget to take your lacinapro on time don’t worry take

it as soon you remember however if you only remember the following day skip the mist dose remember to take your next dose at the regular time do not double dose to make up for a missed one i’ve accidentally taken too much medication the cinepro can be dangerous if you take too much and you should seek emergency medical advice symptoms of overdose include dizziness lightheadedness palpitations and sleepiness are there any side effects many people will not experience any side effects with their lacinapro however as with all

medications side effects can occur some individuals may experience dizziness when taking their first dose to reduce this you can take your first dose in the evening these side effects should improve as your body becomes accustomed to the new medication common side effects you should discuss with your doctor are dry and persistent cough persistent feeling of dizziness or lightheadedness nausea vomiting or diarrhea headaches or blaring of your vision less commonly people experience more concerning side effects if you

experienced any of the following please consult with your doctor urgently a change in the color of your skin yellowing of your eyes lightening your poo or darkening of your wii may indicate that lisinopril is having a detrimental effect on your liver severe tummy pain may indicate inflammation of your pancreas the development of swelling in your ankles difficulty going for a wee or the presence of blood in your urine may indicate serious kidney problems the development of bruising unusual bleeding feeling tired having a

sore throat or a fever may indicate the presence of a blood disorder muscle weakness slow irregular heartbeats or fainting may be a sign that the blood potassium level is becoming too high allergic reactions are concerning as they may be life-threatening fortunately life-threatening allergic reactions are rare those with serious allergic reactions should call emergency services for assistance symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can include swelling of the face lips mouth and throat difficulty breathing wheezing or chest

tightness and an allergic skin reaction of course this list is not exhaustive for a full list of side effects refer to the drug information leaflet that comes with your medication i hope this video has supplied the answers you were looking for of course this video does not provide individual medical advice and is intended for information purposes only do not consider this as a substitute for professional medical advice diagnosis or treatment please do not ignore professional medical advice and second treatment because of

something you’ve heard here if you believe you may have a medical emergency immediately call your doctor or ambulance service thank you for reading see you next time you.