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Zestril TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: lisinopril

Brand name

(ARTG)

: ZESTRIL lisinopril 5mg tablet blister pack

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What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Hypertension: ZESTRIL is indicated in the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone or concomitantly with other classes of antihypertensive agents. Sufficient data have not been provided to support the use of lisinopril in severe hypertension or renovascular hypertension. Congestive Heart Failure: ZESTRIL is also indicated in the treatment of heart failure. In such patients, it is recommended that ZESTRIL be administered together with a diuretic. Acute Myocardial Infarction: ZESTRIL is indicated for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction in haemodynamically stable patients, defined as patients who are not in cardiogenic shock and who have a systolic blood pressure greater than 100mm Hg. ZESTRIL may be initiated within 24 hours of an acute myocardial infarction.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, uncoated
  • Oral
  • Round, pink, biconvex, uncoated tablet intagliated with a '5' within a heart shape on one side and a bisect line on the other side

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 30 pack

Is this medicine subsidised ?

(PBS)

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient lisinopril

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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