Lisinopril (Zestril) Patient Counseling

Question 1

What did the doctor tell you this medication was for? (4)

Answer 1

• High blood pressure
• hypertension
• heart failure
• heart attack
• decreases certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels–> so blood can flow smoothly

Question 2

How did your doctor tell you to take this medication?

Answer 2

• Take 1 tablet by mouth once daily

- take at the same time everyday without food

Question 3

What did the doctor tell you to expect? (4)

Answer 3

• COUGH
• hypotension
• DIZZINESS
• hyperkalemia (high levels of K)

Question 4

Precautions and Warnings? When to call the doctor? (3)

Answer 4

• signs of hypotension
• persistent cough
• swelling of lips, face, tongue
• IF FEMALE: Cause harm to fetus

Question 5

What to do if you miss a dose? (3)

Answer 5

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
• Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose.
• Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Question 6

Storage (2)

Answer 6

• at room temperature

- away from light and moisture

Question 7

Purpose for Counseling? (2)

Answer 7

• maintain a goal blood pressure to prevent damage to brain, heart, blood vessel, and kidney
• avoid sudden discontinuation