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Amlodipine and Lisinopril

Latest prescription information about Amlodipine and Lisinopril. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Amlodipine and Lisinopril
Pronunciation : am loe' di peen-lyse in' oh pril
Trade Name(s): 
India- Acedip, Alis, Alis Plus, Amchek L, Amdepin-L, Amlace, Amlodac-L, Amlokath-L, Amlo-L, Amlopres-L, Amlosafe-L, Amlot-L, Amlovas-L, Amtas-Lp, Biopril Am, Calchek-L, Carvasc-L, Dip-A , Hipril-A, Inace, Lipril-Am, Lismol, Listril-Am, Neocard-Li, Numlo-L, Primodil-L, Zelis Am.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This combination medication contains ACE inhibitors, prescribed for hypertension.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Contraindicated in patients with hereditary or idiopathic angioedema and hypersensitivity.


When it is to be taken : 
Adult: PO- Per tab contains amlodipine 5 mg and lisinopril 5 mg: 1 tab once daily, up to 2 tab/day if needed.
How it should be taken : 
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth as directed by your physician.
Special Instruction : 
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney impairment, severe heart disease, heart attack, who are taking other medications, any allergy, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Side Effects : 
Nausea, headache, dizziness, cough, diarrhea, fatigue, rash, fluid retention, flushing, palpitation, chest pain, weakness, dry mouth; elevations in BUN, serum creatinine and potassium may occur.
Other Precautions : 
* Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions : 
Store it at controlled room temperature (15°-30°C).

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