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Lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide, sold under the brand name Zestoretic among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication used for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension). [2] It contains lisinopril , an ACE inhibitor , and hydrochlorothiazide , a diuretic .
Thiazides are a class of diuretics that inhibit the thiazide receptor, thereby increasing urine production and reducing excess water and salt in the body. Several organizations recommend combination therapy for hypertension in cases of failure of a single drug to achieve target blood pressure, or even as a first line treatment for some patients.
Lisinopril leaves the body completely unchanged in the urine. [1] [16] The half-life of lisinopril is 12 hours, and is increased in people with kidney problems. [1] [16] While the plasma half-life of lisinopril has been estimated between 12 and 13 hours, the elimination half-life is much longer, at around 30 hours. [18]
Anaphylaxis, possibly due to carrier oil (Cremophor EL). [3] Amineptine (Survector) 1999 France, US Hepatotoxicity, dermatological side effects, and abuse potential. [7] Aminopyrine: 1999 France, Thailand Risk of agranulocytosis and severe acne. [3] Amobarbital: 1980 Norway Risk of barbiturate toxicity. [3] Amoproxan: 1970 France
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Hydrochlorothiazide, sold under the brand name Hydrodiuril among others, is a diuretic medication used to treat hypertension and swelling due to fluid build-up. [4] Other uses include treating diabetes insipidus and renal tubular acidosis and to decrease the risk of kidney stones in those with a high calcium level in the urine. [4]