About Lace Tablet 5mg
Lace Tablet 5mg contains Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor used for hypertension and heart failure.
Lace Tablet 5mg Uses
- Treats high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults
- Used in the management of chronic heart failure
- Improves survival after a heart attack in appropriate patients
- Helps protect kidney function in patients with diabetes related kidney disease
- Used as first line therapy for many patients with newly diagnosed hypertension
Lace Tablet 5mg Benefits
- Once daily dosing supports better long term adherence
- Reduces strain on the heart by relaxing blood vessels
- Offers kidney protective effects in patients with diabetes
- Well established safety profile with decades of clinical use
- Can be combined with other blood pressure medicines when needed
What Experts Say
Lisinopril belongs to the ACE inhibitor class and works by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a hormone that narrows blood vessels and raises blood pressure. This relaxation of blood vessels reduces the workload on the heart, which is why ACE inhibitors remain a cornerstone of both hypertension and heart failure treatment.
Doctors typically start with a low dose and adjust it based on blood pressure response and kidney function, since ACE inhibitors are cleared through the kidneys and can affect renal blood flow, especially at the start of treatment. A mild rise in creatinine after starting therapy is common and usually not a reason to stop the medicine unless it is significant.
The most recognized class side effect is a persistent dry cough, caused by increased bradykinin levels, which leads some patients to switch to an angiotensin receptor blocker instead. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function and potassium levels is part of routine follow up during long term therapy.
Drug Class
- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor
Lace Tablet 5mg Uses in Urdu
- ہائی بلڈ پریشر کو کنٹرول کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے
- دل کی ناکامی کے علاج میں مدد دیتی ہے
- ہارٹ اٹیک کے بعد صحت یابی میں مددگار ہے
- ذیابیطس کے مریضوں میں گردوں کو تحفظ فراہم کرتی ہے
- نئے تشخیص شدہ ہائی بلڈ پریشر کے مریضوں کے لیے ابتدائی علاج کے طور پر تجویز کی جاتی ہے
How to use Lace Tablet 5mg?
- Take one tablet by mouth once daily, with or without food
- Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
- Take at the same time each day for consistent blood pressure control
- Do not double the dose if a dose is missed, take the next dose at the usual time
- Continue taking this medicine even if blood pressure feels normal, unless advised otherwise by a doctor
Drug Interactions
- Potassium-Sparing Diuretics: Spironolactone and similar drugs raise the risk of dangerously high potassium levels
- NSAIDs: Regular use of ibuprofen or diclofenac may reduce the blood pressure lowering effect and worsen kidney function
- Lithium: Lisinopril can increase lithium blood levels, raising the risk of lithium toxicity
- Other Antihypertensives: Concurrent use with other blood pressure medicines can cause an additive drop in blood pressure
- Diabetes Medicines: May increase the risk of low blood sugar when combined with insulin or oral antidiabetic drugs
Risks and warnings
- Pregnancy: Can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, must be stopped as soon as pregnancy is confirmed
- Kidney Impairment: Requires dose adjustment and monitoring since lisinopril affects kidney blood flow
- Hyperkalemia: Can raise blood potassium levels, especially in patients with kidney disease or diabetes
- Angioedema: Rare but serious swelling of the face, lips, or throat requires immediate medical attention
- Persistent Dry Cough: A known class effect that may require switching to a different medicine
- Symptomatic Hypotension: Risk is higher in volume depleted patients, such as those on high dose diuretics
Lace Tablet 5mg Side Effects
- Dry, persistent cough
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Low blood pressure, particularly after the first dose
- Elevated potassium levels
- Nausea
- Mild rise in kidney function test results
- Swelling of the face, lips, or throat in rare cases
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight
- Keep the tablets in their original blister strip until the time of use
- Avoid storing in the bathroom due to humidity
- Keep the pack out of reach of children
- Do not use beyond the printed expiry date
