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    Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension. It works by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to the vasoconstrictor angiotensin II. Common side effects include dizziness, headache, cough, and hypotension. It takes effect within an hour, peaks at 6 hours, and has a duration of 24 hours. Adults are typically started at 10 mg daily, increasing up to 40 mg, while children over 6 are given 0.07 mg/kg daily up to 5 mg. Nurses should monitor blood pressure, weight, fluid status, and labs when patients are taking lisinopril.

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    Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension. It works by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to the vasoconstrictor angiotensin II. Common side effects include dizziness, headache, cough, and hypotension. It takes effect within an hour, peaks at 6 hours, and has a duration of 24 hours. Adults are typically started at 10 mg daily, increasing up to 40 mg, while children over 6 are given 0.07 mg/kg daily up to 5 mg. Nurses should monitor blood pressure, weight, fluid status, and labs when patients are taking lisinopril.

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    Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension. It works by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to the vasoconstrictor angiotensin II. Common side effects include dizziness, headache, cough, and hypotension. It takes effect within an hour, peaks at 6 hours, and has a duration of 24 hours. Adults are typically started at 10 mg daily, increasing up to 40 mg, while children over 6 are given 0.07 mg/kg daily up to 5 mg. Nurses should monitor blood pressure, weight, fluid status, and labs when patients are taking lisinopril.

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    Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension. It works by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to the vasoconstrictor angiotensin II. Common side effects include dizziness, headache, cough, and hypotension. It takes effect within an hour, peaks at 6 hours, and has a duration of 24 hours. Adults are typically started at 10 mg daily, increasing up to 40 mg, while children over 6 are given 0.07 mg/kg daily up to 5 mg. Nurses should monitor blood pressure, weight, fluid status, and labs when patients are taking lisinopril.

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    Medication Card

    Name of drug: Lisinopril

    Classification: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor (ACE Inhibitors)

    MOA: ACE Inhibitors block conversion of angiotensin I to vasoconstrictor angiotensin II. ACE
    inhibitors prevent degradation of bradykinin & other vasodilatory prostaglandins. ACE inhibitors
    ↑ plasma renin levels & ce aldosterone levels.

    Onset: 1 hour Peak: 6 hours Duration: 24 hours

    Dosage: PO Adults: HTN- 10 mg 1X daily (can ↑ up to 20-40 mg/day) Begin w/ 2.5 mg/day in
    pts w/ hyponatremia.

    PO Children > 6yo :HTN- 0.07 mg/kg 1X daily (up to 5 mg/day)

    Side Toxin Effects:

    SYSTEM:

    CNS: dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, insomnia, vertigo, & weakness

    Skin/Integumentary: flushing, purities, & rashes

    GI: N/A

    Respiratory: Cough & dyspnea

    Cardiovascular: hypotension, chest pain, edema, & tachycardia

    Musculoskeletal: back pain, muscles cramps & myalgia

    GU/Reproductive: ED, proteinuria, renal dysfunction, & renal failure

    Hematopoietic: agranulocytosis

    Toxicity:

    Antidotes:

    Drug Interactions: Diretics, lithium, NSAIDs, pain & inflammation meds, herbal & K+
    supplements, K+ salts

    Client Instructions: Take medication as directed; avoid salt subs & ↑ K+ foods, change
    positions slowly to ↓ hypotension, possible taste disturbances

    Nursing Considerations: Monitor BP, wt fl. overload & labs

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