Lisinopril

( Prinivil, Zestril, Qbrelis )

Medically Reviewed by HaVy Ngo, Pharm.D.

Last Reviewed: Apr 05, 2022

Drug Details

Generic Name:

Lisinopril

Common Brands:

Prinivil, Zestril, Qbrelis

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor (ACE inhibitor)

Forms:

Oral tablet, liquid

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

High blood pressure
Heart failure
Heart attack
Diabetic nephropathy

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance

What is lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)?

LISINOPRIL (lye sin oh pril) is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or ACE inhibitor. It is a prescription oral medication that is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and congestive heart failure. Lisinopril has also been shown to improve life expectancy post-myocardial infarction (after a heart attack).

There may be other uses of lisinopril—your pharmacist or physician can give you further information.