BPMED Tablet 20mg

About BPMED Tablet 20mg

BPMED Tablet 20mg Uses

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Heart failure management
• Protecting the kidneys in diabetic patients
• Reducing risk after a heart attack

BPMED Tablet 20mg Benefits

• Lower blood pressure through relaxed and widened blood vessels
• Reduced strain on the heart in people with heart failure
• Once daily dosing makes it convenient to take regularly
• Slower kidney damage in people with diabetes and high blood pressure

What Experts Say

Lisinopril belongs to the ACE inhibitor family and works by blocking an enzyme that narrows blood vessels, which allows vessels to relax and blood pressure to drop. This same relaxing effect reduces the workload on the heart, which is why it is also used in heart failure.

Physicians in Pakistan frequently prescribe Lisinopril for hypertension and for diabetic patients, since it offers an added benefit of protecting the kidneys from long term high blood pressure damage. A once daily dose usually keeps blood pressure controlled through the day.

A persistent dry cough is a well known side effect and is not a sign of an allergy, though it sometimes leads doctors to switch to a related drug class. Blood pressure and kidney function are usually checked periodically during treatment, and sudden swelling of the face or throat needs emergency care right away.

Drug Class

• ACE inhibitor
• Antihypertensive
• Cardioprotective agent

BPMED Tablet 20mg formula

• Lisinopril Dihydrate 20mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use BPMED Tablet 20mg?

• Take BPMED Tablet 20mg once daily, at the same time each day
• Can be taken with or without food
• Do not stop this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor
• Check your blood pressure regularly while on treatment
• Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium unless your doctor approves

Drug Interactions

• Potassium Sparing Diuretics: Combined use can raise blood potassium to dangerous levels.
• NSAIDs: Regular use of painkillers like ibuprofen can reduce the blood pressure lowering effect and stress the kidneys.
• Lithium: Lisinopril can increase lithium levels in the blood, raising toxicity risk.
• Other Blood Pressure Medicines: Combining with other antihypertensives can cause blood pressure to drop too low.

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: Avoid completely, since ACE inhibitors can cause serious harm to an unborn baby.
• Kidney Disease: Needs close monitoring, since Lisinopril can affect kidney function.
• High Potassium Levels: This medicine can raise blood potassium, especially with certain other drugs or supplements.
• Persistent Dry Cough: A dry, nagging cough is a known side effect and should be reported to your doctor.
• Angioedema: Rarely causes swelling of the face, lips, or throat, which needs emergency care.

BPMED Tablet 20mg Side Effects

• Dry cough
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Low blood pressure
• Nausea
• Increased blood potassium

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a dry place
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack
• Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children