Lipril H (5mg/12.5mg Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide)

Product Information
Lipril H 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It combines two active ingredients:

• Lisinopril: an ACE inhibitor that relaxes blood vessels, lowering blood pressure.
• Hydrochlorothiazide: a diuretic that helps eliminate excess water and salt through urine.

This combination is prescribed when a single medicine is not effective. By lowering blood pressure, Lipril H reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney problems.

Why is this Medication Prescribed?
Lipril H is prescribed for the long-term management of high blood pressure when single-drug therapy is inadequate.

Uses

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits

• Relaxes blood vessels for easier blood flow
• Removes excess water and salt from the body
• Helps maintain healthy blood pressure levels
• Reduces long-term risk of:
  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Kidney damage

How Should this Medicine be Used?

• Take with or without food
• Preferably take in the morning to avoid nighttime urination
• Continue taking regularly, even if you feel well
• Do not stop without your doctor’s advice
• Lifestyle measures such as regular exercise, weight management, and a healthy diet improve results

Special Precautions
Before taking Lipril H, inform your doctor if you:

• Have liver or kidney problems
• Are pregnant or planning pregnancy (unsafe during pregnancy)
• Are breastfeeding (not recommended)
• Are taking other medicines for blood pressure, heart conditions, or kidney disease

Monitoring:

• Blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels (e.g., potassium, sodium) should be checked regularly

Possible Side Effects
Most side effects are mild and may improve as your body adjusts. Contact your doctor if persistent or severe.

Common side effects:

• Nausea, indigestion, stomach pain, or diarrhea
• Taste changes
• Headache or dizziness
• Weakness or fatigue
• Dry cough or throat irritation
• Decreased blood pressure
• Increased blood lipids or uric acid
• Electrolyte imbalance (low sodium, potassium changes)
• Glucose intolerance

Tips:

• Drink adequate fluids to reduce muscle weakness, dry mouth, or excessive thirst
• Report persistent cough or throat irritation to your doctor

Storage & Disposal

• Store in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and heat
• 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 medical help immediately
• Symptoms may include severe dizziness, fainting, dehydration, or extreme low blood pressure
• If taken accidentally by a child, call emergency services at once