lisinopril + hydrochlorothiazide

Lisinopril + hydrochlorothiazide is a fixed-dose combination medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It combines two active ingredients: * Lisinopril, an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, which works by blocking the formation of angiotensin II, a substance that causes blood vessels to constrict. This leads to relaxation of blood vessels and lower blood pressure. * Hydrochlorothiazide, a thiazide diuretic ("water pill"), which helps the kidneys remove excess water and sodium from the body through urine, further lowering blood pressure. This combination is indicated for patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with monotherapy. Lowering high blood pressure reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and other complications[1][2][4][8].

Brand names

ZestoreticPrinzide

Other names

lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazidehydrochlorothiazide and lisinoprillisinopril/hctz