Lisinopril Prescription Online

Lisinopril - Overview

Lisinopril is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure that is available as generic lisinopril or branded lisinopril marketed under brand names like Prinivil and Zestril. People interested in getting a prescription for lisinopril medication can connect with licensed medical providers through Push Health who can prescribe lisinopril medication, including generic lisinopril tablets, when appropriate to do so.

Lisinopril Pill - How It Works

Lisinopril prescription medication belongs to a class of medications known as an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) - similar to benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), quinapril (Accupril) and ramipril (Altace). Lisinopril medication thought to lower blood pressure by suppressing the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. In adults, lisinopril administration reduces standing and supine blood pressure with minimal increase in the heart rate. Lisinopril medication is sometimes utilized more than comparable medications as it has a longer half-life and is not broken down by the liver. The effect on blood pressure is additive when lisinopril is utilized at the same time as a thiazide-type diuretic such as in a lisinopril - hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) combinations known as Prinzide and Zestoretic. Research is also being done to examine whether lisinopril prescription medication might have protective effects on the kidney.

Lisinopril - Dosage and Cost

The lisinopril used to formulate tablets is a white to off-white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. Lisinopril pills are typically round, biconvex uncoated tablets that can be white, pink, red or yellow, depending on the lisinopril dosage in the tablet. Lisinopril tablets are supplied in 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and 40mg tablets. Inactive ingredients that can be found in lisinopril tablets include calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, mannitol and starch. Lisinopril tablets should be stored at room temperature and protected from moisture, freezing and excessive heat. Lisinopril tablets are moderately affordable, costing under $1 per lisinopril tablet. Lisinopril prescription discount cards might be available from a variety of sources and some insurance plans may also help with costs associated with lisinopril prescription medication when buying lisinopril tablets at the pharmacy.

Lisinopril - Absorption and Half-Life

Lisinopril tablets reach peak serum concentrations about seven hours after oral administration. When taken orally, the absorption of lisinopril is not generally affected if the medication is taken with food. The effective half-life of lisinopril after oral administration is twelve hours. Many people will see effects on their blood pressure from one to twenty-four hours after a dose of lisinopril medication. Other people will need up to four weeks before the target blood pressure is reached. Lisinopril does not seem to bind to other proteins in the serum and is excreted in the urine. Because it is processed by the kidneys, impaired renal function can decrease the amount of lisinopril eliminated from the body.

Can I Buy Lisinopril Online?

Generic lisinopril requires a valid prescription in the United States before lisinopril tablets can be dispensed by a pharmacy. For this reason, lisinopril OTC (over the counter) is not available and one cannot just buy lisinopril online without first consulting a licensed provider. Push Health can connect people who need a prescription for lisinopril medication with a licensed medical provider who can prescribe lisinopril tablets, including generic lisinopril 2.5 mg tablets, lisinopril 5 mg tablets, lisinopril 10 mg tablets, lisinopril 20 mg tablets and lisinopril 40 mg medication, when appropriate.

Lisinopril - Side Effects

Lisinopril prescription medication can cause side effects but is typically tolerated well. Side effects of lisinopril prescription medication use include nausea, headache, dizziness, and a rash. More serious side effects include liver problems, high potassium levels, low blood pressure, and angioedema. Like all medications, lisinopril prescription tablets can cause allergic reactions in susceptible people. All concerns about side effects that might result from using lisinopril tablets are best directed to the pharmacist and one's prescribing medical provider.

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