Novatec tablet 5mg

About Novatec tablet 5mg

Novatec tablet 5mg Uses

• Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Management of heart failure alongside other medicines
• Improving survival after a heart attack
• Protecting kidney function in people with diabetes
• Reducing long term strain on the heart

Novatec tablet 5mg formula

• Lisinopril 5mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Novatec tablet 5mg?

• Take Novatec at the same time every day, with or without food.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Do not stop the medicine suddenly without your doctor's advice.
• Check your blood pressure regularly while on this medicine.

Drug Interactions

Novatec can interact with several other medicines. Always tell your doctor about everything you are taking.

• Potassium supplements: Combining these with Novatec can raise potassium to unsafe levels.
• NSAIDs: Painkillers like ibuprofen can reduce Novatec's effect on blood pressure.
• Diuretics: Water pills can increase the risk of low blood pressure with Novatec.
• Lithium: Lisinopril can raise lithium levels in the blood, increasing toxicity risk.

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy risk: Lisinopril can harm an unborn baby and should be avoided during pregnancy.
• Kidney function: People with kidney disease need regular blood tests while taking this medicine.
• High potassium: Lisinopril can raise blood potassium levels, which may affect the heart.
• Low blood pressure: Standing up quickly may cause dizziness, especially in the first few days.
• Dry cough: A persistent dry cough is a known side effect and should be reported to your doctor.

Novatec tablet 5mg Side Effects

• Dry, persistent cough
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Swelling of the face or lips (rare but serious)

Storage Conditions

Store below 25°C, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.