Prinivil
Utilised to manage systemic blood pressure to alleviate cardiac strain and support cardiovascular safety.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Lisinopril
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5mg · 5mg · 10mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Prinivil, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Prinivil vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Prinivil details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Heart Failure · Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Alternative names
- lisinopril
- Therapeutic class
- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- ACE Inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- diabetic nephropathy
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; history of angioedema; concurrent aliskiren in diabetics
- Minor side effects
- cough; dizziness; headache
- Moderate side effects
- hyperkalaemia; hypotension; renal impairment
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Merck
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Lithium; Potassium Supplements; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over six years and adults.
Serious side effects
angioedema, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatic failure, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilised to manage systemic blood pressure to alleviate cardiac strain and support cardiovascular safety.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits conversion of angiotensin I to the active vasoconstrictor angiotensin II, reducing peripheral resistance.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: High risk of fetal injury and death. Contraindicated. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Prinivil is the originator brand name, made by Merck. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Merck.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Lisinopril is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.