Listril Plus Tablet (Lisinopril 5mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg)

Description

Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet is a combination of Hydrochlorothiazide and Lisinopril. It is mainly used for the treatment of hypertension (increased blood pressure) when a single medicine is not effective. It helps in reducing the risk of future heart complications such as heart attack (blockage of heart muscles due to the formation of plaques) and stroke (brain damage that occurs when the blood flow to a part of the brain is reduced or interrupted). Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet helps in relaxing the blood vessels of the heart and thereby reduces blood pressure.

Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet shows side effects that include dizziness, headache, breathing difficulty, diarrhoea, stomach discomfort, weakness and low blood pressure. Talk to your doctor if these symptoms persist for a longer time. Do not take this medicine if you are previously allergic to it. If you feel dizzy or tired, avoid driving vehicles or operating heavy machines.

Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet can be taken with or without food. This tablet causes frequent urination. Take this tablet during the day to avoid frequent urination at night. For the ease of remembering, take it around the same time every day. You may have to take this medicine for a longer duration depending on your health condition. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor advises you to stop.

Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet is not recommended for use in children as safety is not established. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Frequent monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte level, kidney function and liver enzymes are necessary during treatment with Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet
Increased urination
Itching or rash
Abdominal pain
Dry mouth
Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling
Cramping
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Cough
Diarrhoea
Headache
Chest discomfort
Fast heartbeat
Lack of strength
Nausea

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Uses of Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Hypertension
Hypertension or high blood pressure occurs when the blood vessels are constricted. Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet blocks the action of angiotensin II (a hormone that constricts the blood vessels leading to high blood pressure) and causes the blood vessels to relax, which helps to reduce the pressure.
When not to use?
Allergy
Avoid taking Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if there is any history of allergy to Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet. If you notice any symptoms such as a skin rash, itching/swelling (of your face, tongue or any part of your body), dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc. inform your doctor and seek immediate medical attention.
Aliskiren
Use of Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet together with Aliskiren (a drug used to reduce high blood pressure) in the elderly population with diabetes and severe kidney damage may not give the desired effect. It may rather cause side effects. Hence, avoid using it in elderly people with diabetes and kidney problems.
Severe renal impairment
Avoid taking Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet if you have severe kidney damage or any medical condition that can affect your kidneys as it may increase the creatinine levels leading to worsening of your health condition.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Avoid Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet during pregnancy as it may cause serious adverse effects on your foetus. Your physician may advise a safer alternative medicine with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.
Breast-feeding
Avoid Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet if you are breastfeeding, as it is not known whether it passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before using this medicine while breastfeeding.
General warnings
Liver dysfunction
Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet may affect your liver. Your liver enzymes need to be closely monitored while you are on treatment with Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet. If you notice any symptoms of jaundice like yellow discolouration of your skin, eyes and nails or light, clay-coloured stools, inform your doctor immediately.
Volume and electrolyte depletion
Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet may alter your blood volume and electrolyte levels if you have kidney and liver problems. Therefore, if you are taking this medicine, your blood pressure and electrolyte levels need to be monitored regularly.
Kidney diseases
Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet may cause Azotemia (increased blood urea nitrogen and creatinine level in the body) if you have a known history of severe kidney problems. Your kidney function needs to be closely monitored while you are taking this medicine.
Hypotension
Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet may cause symptomatic hypotension (low blood pressure) in some patients with volume depletion (decrease in body fluids) or those treated with high dose diuretics (a substance that increases the production of urine). Hence, the treatment is always started with low doses.
Hyperkalaemia
Hyperkalemia (a condition with an increase in the potassium levels in the blood) is one of the side effects of Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet. Hence, maintain caution while using potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements if you have a kidney problem.
Use in children
Do not use Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet in children due to the lack of safety and efficacy studies.
Driving and operating machines
Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision in some people. Do not drive vehicles or operate machines after taking this medicine.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Try not to skip the dose of Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet. In case the scheduled dose of Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet is forgotten, take it as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if the delay has been for more than 12 hours. Take the next dose at the scheduled time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose. Seek emergency medical treatment or contact your doctor in case you suspect an overdose of Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet.

General Instructions

Take this medicine orally, with or without food and preferably during the daytime to avoid frequent urination.
Do not take in larger amounts than prescribed.
You may feel dizzy after taking this medicine. Hence, get up slowly from your sitting position and avoid driving vehicles and operating heavy machines.
Avoid taking potassium supplements or foods rich in potassium as this medicine can increase potassium levels (hyperkalemia).
Keep a check on your blood pressure, kidney function and electrolytes levels while taking Listril Plus (12.5/5 mg) Tablet
Making certain lifestyle changes like regular exercise, weight control, quitting smoking, limiting alcohol use, and lowering the quantity of salt will also help this medicine to decrease your blood pressure.