Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/LisinoprilPrinivilNursingConsiderations     Generic Name lisinopril

Trade Name Prinivil

Indication hypertension, management of CHF

Action block conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, increases renin levels and decreases aldosterone
leading to vasodilation

Therapeutic Class antihypertensives

Pharmacologic Class ACE Inhibitor

Nursing Considerations • dry cough
• first dose hypotension
• use cautiously with potassium supplements and potassium sparing diuretics
• use cautiously with diuretic therapy
• administer 1 hour before meals
• monitor blood pressure often
• monitor weight and fluid status
• monitor renal profile
• monitor liver function tests

• may cause angioedema