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Prinivil

Generic Name:lisinopril

Revised:4/1/2000

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Overview

Side Effects and Interactions

Taking the Medicine

Special Precautions

Overview

Prinivil is one of the more recent entries in a class of drugs called ACE inhibitors.

The development of this group of medications almost reads like a medical mystery. It all started with the venom of a poisonous Brazilian snake.

The deadly jararaca caused severe hemorrhaging. An extract from the venom was found to affect the kidney and ultimately blood pressure regulation. This led to the creation of enzyme blockers in Capoten, Vasotec and Prinivil which are revolutionizing the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure.

Prinivil is prescribed to lower blood pressure.

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