ANGIOTENSIN 20 (20mg Lisinopril)

Product Information

Angiotensin 20 mg Tablet is an ACE inhibitor widely used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure. It may also be prescribed after a heart attack to support recovery and reduce complications.

This medicine lowers the chances of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems by reducing strain on the heart and blood vessels. It can be prescribed alone or in combination with other medicines.

Why is this Medication Prescribed?

Angiotensin is prescribed to:

• Control high blood pressure
• Manage heart failure
• Improve survival and recovery after a heart attack
• Lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, or kidney complications

Uses

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Prevention of heart attack and stroke
• Heart failure

Benefits

• In Hypertension:
  • Relaxes and widens blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood
  • Helps maintain long-term blood pressure control
  • Reduces risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney damage
• In Prevention of Heart Attack and Stroke:
  • Protects blood vessels, heart, and kidneys from long-term damage
  • Slows progression of kidney disease if already present
  • Lowers cardiovascular risk with regular use
• In Heart Failure:
  • Reduces workload on the heart
  • Improves heart function and symptoms such as fatigue and shortness of breath
  • Enhances quality of life and daily activity levels

How Should this Medicine be Used?

• Take with or without food
• Take at the same time every day 
• Continue even if you feel well or your blood pressure is controlled
• Swallow whole with water
• Do not stop taking without your doctor’s advice
• Use alongside lifestyle measures:
  • Regular exercise
  • Weight management
  • Limiting alcohol and stopping smoking
  • Reducing dietary salt intake

Special Precautions

Before taking Angiotensin, tell your doctor if you:

• Have kidney or liver disease
• Are pregnant or planning pregnancy (unsafe during pregnancy)
• Are breastfeeding (not recommended)
• Take other medicines that may affect kidney function or potassium levels

Monitoring:

• Regular checks of blood pressure, kidney function, and blood potassium levels may be required

Possible Side Effects

Most side effects are mild and improve as the body adjusts. Contact your doctor if they persist or worsen.

Common side effects:

• Decreased blood pressure (dizziness, lightheadedness)
• Persistent dry cough
• High potassium levels in blood
• Fatigue or weakness
• Dizziness

Storage & Disposal

• Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Do not use expired tablets
• Dispose of unused medicine safely as advised by your pharmacist

Emergency Guidance

• In case of overdose, seek emergency help immediately
• Symptoms may include extreme dizziness, fainting, or severe low blood pressure
• If accidentally taken by a child, call emergency services right away