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Lisinopril
StatPearls [Internet]
  • Edgardo Olvera Lopez, The University of Kansas Health System
  • Mayur Parmar, Nova Southeastern University
  • Venkata Satish Pendela, Rochester General Hospital
  • Jamie M. Terrell, University of LA Monroe
Department
Cardiology
Document Type
Book Chapter
Abstract

Lisinopril is classified as an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor and has been available for nearly three decades. Lisinopril has some key features that make it different from enalapril and captopril; 1) it has a long half-life, 2) it is hydrophilic, and 3) it is not broken down by the liver. Lisinopril is a competitive inhibitor of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and prevents the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, which is a potent vasoconstrictor. This activity covers lisinopril, including mechanism of action, pharmacology, adverse event profiles, eligible patient populations, monitoring, and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the management of hypertension with lisinopril.

Publication Date
1-6-2022
Publisher
StatPearls Publishing
PubMed ID
29489196
Citation Information
Edgardo Olvera Lopez, Mayur Parmar, Venkata Satish Pendela and Jamie M. Terrell. "Lisinopril" StatPearls [Internet] (2022)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/mayur-parmar/85/