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Lisinopril/HCTZ (Zestoretic) — Improving The Survival After The Heart Attacks

One of the most potent synthetic peptide derivatives,Zestoreticis a log acting angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor that again is used to treat the high blood pressure. The doctors also prescribe Lisinopril in combination with the other relevant drugs for the treatment of the heart failures and the drug has been proved to be improving the survival after the heart attacks. It strengthens the heart muscles so that blood is pumped more effectively and efficiently.

A great medicine like Lisinopril is not devoid of having serious adverse effects in certain cases. If the patient is pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast feeding her baby, then it would be wise to consult everything with her doctor, without suppressing any material fact. Patients who are allergic to similar drugs or drugs of same family should be considered seriously while prescribing Lisinopril. The commonest from of side effects are cough, dizziness, tiredness, headache, rash, running nose, stomach upset, and sneezing and etc. There are certain very serious side effects, such as swelling of the face, eyes, tongue, lips, throat, hands, feet, ankles or lower legs, the Skin and eyes turn yellow, difficult breathing, and even chest pain and fainting.