Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's belongs to the group of blood pressure-lowering medications called 'Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors' primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and reduce the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure. High blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the pressure in the blood vessels is high. The blood exerts high pressure on blood vessel walls (arteries), leading to hypertension. Heart failure can occur when your heart cannot pump the blood sufficiently required for the body's remaining. A heart attack or stroke is the blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle. The blockade usually occurs due to fat/cholesterol build-up in the coronary artery (which supplies blood to the heart). 

Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's contains lisinopril, which works by lowering the body’s production of substances that could increase blood pressure. Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's relaxes and widens the blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body, lowering the raised blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart failure, heart attack or stroke.

Take Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's with or without food. Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet; swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Take Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's at the same time every day. Sometimes, you may experience common side effects like headache, dizziness, fatigue, and cough. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Try not to stop taking it on your own as it may cause a sudden increase the blood pressure, chest pain or heart attack. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels and kidney functioning is advised while taking Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's. It would help to consume low table salt (sodium chloride) and a low-fat diet while taking Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's. Avoid taking Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor. They may prescribe you alternate medicine. Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as efficacy and safety have not been established.

Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts. This helps lower blood pressure and the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's helps reduce standing and lying down blood pressure without any orthostatic effect (a sudden decrease in blood pressure might occur when a person stands up suddenly). However, when dehydrated, Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's may show an orthostatic effect. Continued usage of Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's reduces the severity of heart failure, hospitalization rate and symptoms such as weakness and shortness of breath. Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure.

• Headache
• Nausea
• Dizziness 
• Weakness 
• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Sinusitis (inflammation of the sinus) 
• Shortness of breath 
• Stomach pain 
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion
• Skin rash
• Chest pain
• Muscle pain
• Hyperkalemia (increased levels of potassium in the blood)
• A dry cough that does not go away
• Kidney problems (shown in a blood test)

Do not take Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's if you are allergic to Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's or any of its contents. Talk to your doctor if you have heart, kidney or liver problems. Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's may sometimes cause lower blood pressure than normal, especially in dehydrated people who take diuretics (medicines to treat oedema) and low sodium levels. Regularly check your blood pressure levels to avoid any risks. Avoid taking Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor. They may prescribe you alternate medicine. Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as efficacy and safety have not been established. Inform your doctor about your medications and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects. Consult your doctor if you have lost a lot of body fluids through vomiting, diarrhoea, or sweating more than normal or if you are taking low water tablets to treat oedema (diuretics), or if you undergo dialysis. Stop taking Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's one day before receiving an anaesthetic to undergo any surgery or dental procedure. Inform your doctor that you are taking Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels and kidney functioning is advised while taking Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's.

DRUG-DRUG INTERACTIONS: Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's may have interaction with heart failure medicines (sacubitril, valsartan), NSAIDs (aspirin, naproxen, indomethacin, ibuprofen), drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction (sildenafil), anti-gout medicines (allopurinol), anti-diabetic medicines (sitagliptin, metformin, insulin glargine), medicines used to treat oedema (furosemide), anti-hypertensive medication (aliskiren), medicines to treat depression (lithium), potassium supplements.

DRUG-FOOD INTERACTIONS: Maintain low salt and low-fat diet while taking Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's. Avoid consuming potassium-rich foods such as potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

DRUG-DISEASE INTERACTIONS: Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's may have interactions with angioedema (swelling), congestive heart failure (heart problems), anti-hemodialysis, low blood pressure, hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in the body), liver diseases and kidney dysfunction.

• VALSARTAN
• ASPIRIN
• NAPROXEN
• INDOMETHACIN
• IBUPROFEN
• SILDENAFIL
• ALLOPURINOL
• SITAGLIPTIN
• METFORMIN
• INSULIN GLARGINE
• FUROSEMIDE
• ALISKIREN
• LITHIUM
• POTASSIUM
• SACUBITRIL

• You are advised to consume low salt and low-fat diet while taking Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's.
• Regular exercise is also recommended to complement treatment with Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's.
• Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.
• Managing stress with meditation, yoga, and massage would also help treat high blood pressure.

• Regularly monitor blood pressure levels to prevent hypotension (low blood pressure).
• Get up slowly while rising from a lying or sitting position, as the Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's may cause dizziness.
• Keep your doctor informed about your health/disease conditions and your medicines.
• Avoid consuming potassium-rich food, such as bananas, broccoli, almonds, avocado and potassium supplements.
• To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.
• Try not to stop taking it on your own as it may cause a sudden increase the blood pressure, chest pain, or heart attack.
• Your doctor may advise you to get a regular kidney function test and potassium levels in the body while taking Zestril 5 mg Tablet 15's.

Hypertension: The blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to hypertension. High blood pressure is expressed as systolic/diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats or pumps out blood. Diastolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries between the heartbeats. Blood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg) by a blood pressure monitor called a sphygmomanometer. Some of the symptoms are headache, dizziness, nosebleeds, altered vision, chest pain, weakness, and shortness of breath. However, most of the time, the signs and symptoms of hypertension are none.