Lupinace Tablet

Short Description

Lupinace Tablet is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and may be prescribed after a heart attack.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Lupinace Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It should be taken on an empty stomach. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or even if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill but if you stop taking this medicine your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lupinace Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lupinace Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Lupinace Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Use of Lupinace Tablet immediately after childbirth should be avoided.

Pregnancy Warning

Lupinace Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Allopurinol Amiloride Azathioprine Bemiparin

Lupinace Tablet is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessels so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.

It should be taken with or without food preferably at the same time each day Lupinace Tablet can make you feel dizzy for the first few days so rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. You can also prefer taking it at bedtime to avoid dizziness throughout the day Let your doctor know about any cough or throat irritation that does not go away It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding