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TEVA UK Ref: 231-30-35910-B LEA LISINOPRIL A/S TAB TUK Version: 1 06 February 2015

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LISINOPRIL 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg TABLETS

PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FORTHE USER

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this

medicine because it contains important information for you.

• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

• Ifyou have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

• This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.

• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

What is in this leaflet:

1. What Lisinopril is and what it is used for

2. What you need to know before you take Lisinopril

3. How to take Lisinopril

4. Possible side effects

5. How to store Lisinopril

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What lisinopril is and what it is used for

• Lisinopril belongs toagroupofdrugs called angiotensinconverting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.These tablets are vasodilators (drugs which widen the blood vessels), making it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body.This helps lower blood pressure.

Lisinopril is used:

• to treat a condition known as symptomatic heart failure where the heart no longer pumps blood as effectively as it should

• totreathighblood pressure

• to help prevent any more heart problems in patients who have recently had a heart attack

• to treat kidney disease resulting from diabetes and high blood pressure.

Lisinopril is recommended in children (above 6 years old) only for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension).

Lisinopril should not be used in children with severe kidney

impairment.

^ What you need to know before you take Lisinopril

Do not take Lisinopril if you:

• are allergic (hypersensitive) to lisinopril (as dihydrate) or any of the other ingredients ofthis medicine (listed in section 6), have suffered an allergic reaction to any other ACE inhibitors e.g. captopril, enalapril, which led to swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or throat

• ora member ofyour close family have a history of face or body swelling (angioneurotic oedema) which may be unrelated to the use of medicines

• are more than 3 months pregnant. (It is also better to avoid Lisinopril in early pregnancy - see pregnancy section.)

• if you have diabetes or impaired kidney function and you are treated with a blood pressure lowering medicine containing aliskiren

Warnings and precautions

Talkto your doctor before taking Lisinopril ifyou:

• have narrowing of the arteries leading to the kidneys, any other kidney problems or are undergoing dialysis

• recently suffered from diarrhoea or vomiting

• have been on a low-salt diet

• have low blood pressure (you may notice this as dizziness or light-headedness especially when standing)

• have liver disease

• have insufficient blood supply to your heart (ischaemic heart disease)

• have insufficient blood supply to your brain (cerebrovascular disease)

• have aortic stenosis or outflow tract obstruction (a narrowing of the main artery leading from your heart), a narrowing ofthe heart valves (mitral valve stenosis) or an increase in the thickness ofthe heart muscle (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy)

• have a collagen vascular disease e.g. systemic lupus erythematosus, an allergic condition which causes joint pain, skin rashes and fever

• are to undergo desensitisation treatment (e.g. to reduce the effects of an allergy to wasp or bee stings)

• are to undergo LDL apheresis (removal of cholesterol from the blood by machine)

• recently had a heart attack and are suffering from low blood pressure or kidney problems

• have been told you have severe congestive heart failure

• are taking any of the following medicines used to treat high blood pressure:

• an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARBs) (also known as sartans - for example valsartan, telmisartan, irbesartan), in particular ifyou havediabetes-related kidney problems.

• aliskiren.

Your doctor may checkyour kidney function, blood pressure, and the amount of electrolytes (e.g. potassium) in your blood at regular intervals.

See also information under the heading "Do not take Lisinopril"

You must tell your doctor if you think you are (or might become) pregnant. Lisinopril is not recommended in early pregnancy, and must not betaken ifyou are morethan 3 months pregnant, as it may cause serious harm to your baby if used at that stage (see pregnancy section).

Ifyou are to have an operation requiring an anaesthetic (including treatment at the dentist), tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Lisinopril tablets.

Other medicines and Lisinopril

Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might

take any other medicines:

• other drugs to reduce blood pressure such as diuretics ("water tablets") e.g. amiloride as your blood pressure may become too low

• anti-psychotics e.g. chlorpromazine (to treat mental disorders) or tricyclic antidepressants e.g. amitriptyline, which may cause low blood pressure

• lithium, as lithium levels may be increased

• insulin or tablets for diabetes as the risk of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) may be increased

• potassium-containing salt substitutes or potassium supplements as Lisinopril may increase potassium levels

• gold e.g. sodium aurothiomalate, given as an injection.The possible side effects of feeling flushed, sick, dizzy or having low blood pressure may occur more frequently ifyou are also taking an ACE inhibitor such as lisinopril.

Tell your doctor before taking Lisinopril in combination with any of the following as they may reduce the effectiveness of Lisinopril:

• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (a type of painkiller, e.g. indomethacin); kidney function may also be affected

• sympathomimetic drugs e.g. ephedrine, adrenaline or isoprenaline. Ephedrine may be present in medicines for colds and nasal stuffiness

Tell your doctor before taking Lisinopril in combination with any of the following as they may increase the risk of the blood disorder leucopenia (a reduction in the number ofwhite blood cells) occurring:

• procainamide (to treat abnormal heart rhythms)

• allopurinol(totreatgout)

• immunosuppressive drugs (used following organ transplant)

Your doctor may need to change your dose and/or take other precautions:

• Ifyou are taking an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) or aliskiren (see also information under the headings "Do not take Lisinopril" and "Warnings and precautions")

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Pregnancy

You must tell your doctor if you think you are (or might become) pregnant. Your doctor will normally advise you to stop taking Lisinopril before you become pregnant or as soon as you know you are pregnant and will advise you to take another medicine instead of Lisinopril. Lisinopril is not recommended in early pregnancy, and must not be taken when more than 3 months pregnant, as it may cause serious harm to your baby if used after the third month of pregnancy.

Breast-feeding

Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding or about to start breast-feeding. Lisinopril is not recommended for mothers who are breast-feeding, and your doctor may choose another treatment foryou ifyou wish to breast-feed, especially ifyour baby is newborn, or was born prematurely.

Driving and using machines

Lisinopril may cause dizziness or make you feel light headed especially if you are taking Lisinopril tablets for the first time. If affected do not drive or operate machinery.

Important information about some of the ingredients of Lisinopril

Lisinopril contains mannitol which may have a mild laxative effect.

How to take Lisinopril

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Checkwith your doctor or pharmacist ifyou are not sure.

The tablets should be swallowed preferably with a glass of water at approximately the same time each day. Lisinopril can be taken with or without food.

The recommended dose is:

Adults and the elderly

* High blood pressure

Treatment is generally started with one 10 mg tablet daily. Some patients, such as those with kidney problems may require a lower starting dose.The dose will then be gradually increased every 2-4 weeks until your blood pressure is controlled.The usual long-term dosage is 20 mg once daily.

* Heart failure

Treatment is generally started in hospital with one 2.5 mg tablet

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daily.The dose will then be gradually increased until your symptoms are controlled.The usual long-term dosage is5-35 mg once daily.The dose of any diuretics ("water tablets") that you are taking may be reduced before starting treatment with Lisinopril.

* After a heart attack

The usual dosage is 5 mg on the first and second days, then 10 mg taken once daily which would normally continue for six weeks. Patientsthat have a low blood pressure (hypotension) are usually given a lower dose of 2.5mg with a maintenance dose of 5 mg with temporary reductions to 2.5 mg if needed. If prolonged low blood pressure occurs your doctor may withdraw your Lisinopril treatment.

* Kidney disease resulting from diabetes and high blood pressure Treatment is generally started with one 10 mg tablet daily.The dose will then be gradually adjusted according to your needs. The usual long-term dosage is 10 - 20 mg once daily.

Some Afro-Caribbean patients may require higher doses of Lisinopril to obtain adequate control of symptoms.

Use in children under 6 years

The use of Lisinopril is not recommended.

Use in children and adolescents aged 6 to 16 years

The dose depends on yourweight.The usual starting dose is between 2.5 mg and 5 mg once daily, which can be increased to a maximum of 20 mg to 40 mg once daily. Patients with kidney problems should take a lower dose. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you.

If you take more Lisinopril than you should

If you (or someone else) swallow alotofthe tablets all together, or if you think a child has swallowed any of the tablets contact your nearest hospital casualty department or your doctor immediately. An overdose is likely to cause severe lowering of blood pressure, changes in heart rate, dizziness, anxiety, cough, disturbances in the salt balance of the blood and failure of the kidneys to function, symptoms ofwhich are drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, breathlessness and fainting. Please take this leaflet, any remaining tablets and the container with you to the hospital or doctor so that they know which tablets were consumed.

If you forget to take Lisinopril

If you forget to take a tablet, take one as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time to take the next one. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

If you stop taking Lisinopril

Do not stop taking your medicine without talking to your doctor first even ifyou feel better.

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

If the following happens, stop taking the tablets and tell your doctor immediately or go to the casualty department at your nearest hospital:

• an allergic reaction (swelling ofthe lips, face or neck leading to severe difficulty in breathing; skin rash or hives).

• severe blistering, bleeding of the lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genital areas

These are very serious but rare side effects. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation.

If you are taking Lisinopril tablets for the first time you may feel dizzy or light-headed for a short time afterwards.This is unlikely to happen ifyou are taking the tablets regularly. Tell your doctor if you are worried.

The following side effects have been reported at the approximate frequencies shown:

Common (affecting fewer than one person in 10 but more than one person in 100):

• headache

• dizziness or light headedness, especially on standing up

• vomiting,diarrhoea

• dry cough

• problems with kidney function.

Uncommon (affecting fewer than one person in 100 but more than one person in 1,000):

• palpitations (awareness of overactivity ofthe heart), fast heart rate, poor circulation which makes the fingers and toes pale, cold and numb

• heart attacks or stroke in susceptible patients (possibly due to an excessive drop in blood pressure)

• pins-and-needles, vertigo (a sensation that your surroundings are spinning, either up and down or from side to side)

• mood swings, changes in your sense oftaste

• feeling sleepy or other sleeping problems such as inability to sleep

• runnynose

• abdominal pain, indigestion, feeling sick

• skin rash including hives, itching

• loss of muscle strength (asthenia)

• high potassium levels in the blood

• increased levels of liver enzymes in the blood

• impotence (an inability to get or keep an erection).

Rare (affecting fewer than one person in 1,000 but more than one person in 10,000):

• anaemia which is a reduction in red blood cells

• acute kidney failure resulting in nausea, vomiting, lethargy, drowsiness

• confusion

• dry mouth

• hair loss

• psoriasis (condition causing red, flaky, crusty patches on the skin)

• developmentofbreastsinmen

• changes to some ofthe cellsor other parts of your blood.Your doctor may occasionally take blood samples to check if Lisinopril has had any effect on your blood

• feeling unwell, confused or weak, feeling sick (nausea),loss of appetite, feeling irritable.This could be an illness called 'syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone secretion' (SIADH)

Very rare (affecting fewer than one person in 10,000):

• blood disorders (which may be characterised by unusual bleeding or unexplained bruising, fever or chills, sore throat, ulcers in the mouth or throat)

• low blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia)

• passing less urine than usual or none at all

• wheezing, bronchitis, sinus problems, inflammation of the lungs

• jaundice (symptoms ofwhich are yellowing ofthe skin and whites of the eyes)

• inflammation of the liver or pancreas

• sweating

• blisters which may burst easily becoming raw and painful or may bleed, red itchy spots, or peeling skin leaving red, raw patches over the body

• a combination of symptoms including fever, blood disorders or pain in the muscles and joints, sensitivity to sunlight and a severe reduction in white blood cells making infection more likely.

Depression and fainting may also occur, the frequency of these symptoms is unknown.

A higher incidence of angioedema (facial or body swelling) has been reported in the Afro-Caribbean population.

While taking Lisinopril there may be changes in the chemistry of your blood and urine. Yourtreatment may therefore be monitored by regular tests.

Side effects in children and adolescents

Safety data from clinical studies done on hypertensive children and adolescents taking Lisinopril, show that side effects were generally similar to those seen in adults (see above).

Reporting of side effects

Ifyou get any side effects, talkto your doctor or pharmacist.This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via theYellow Card Scheme website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

How to store Lisinopril

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not store above 25⁰C. Store in the original container. Do not transfer to another container. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the outer packaging.The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

Contents of the pack and other information

What Lisinopril Tablets contain:

• The active ingredient is lisinopril (as dihydrate), 2.5 mg, 5mg,

10 mg, or 20 mg.

• The other ingredients are pregelatinised starch, maize starch, calcium hydrogen phosphate, mannitol and magnesium stearate.

What Lisinopril Tablets look like and contents of the pack:

• Lisinopril 20 mgTablets are white oval tablets marked "LSN 20"on one side and a breakline on the other

• Lisinopril 10 mgTablets are white oval tablets, marked "LSN 10" on one side and a breakline on the other.

• Lisinopril 5 mgTablets are white oval tablets, marked "LSN 5" on one side and a breakline on the other

• Lisinopril 2.5 mgTablets are white oval tablets, marked "LSN 2.5" on one side and plain on the other.

• The product is available in blister packs of 28, 30, 50 and 100 tablets and hospital packs of 50 (EAV) and 100.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer

TEVA UK Limited, Eastbourne, BN22 9AG

PL 00289/0348 - 0351

This leaflet was last revised: January 2015

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LISINOPRIL 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg TABLETS

PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FORTHE USER

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.

• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

• This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.

• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

What is in this leaflet:

1. What Lisinopril is and what it is used for

2. What you need to know before you take Lisinopril

3. How to take Lisinopril

4. Possible side effects

5. How to store Lisinopril

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What lisinopril is and what it is used for

• Lisinopril belongs toagroupofdrugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. These tablets are vasodilators (drugs which widen the blood vessels), making it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body.This helps lower blood pressure.

• Lisinopril is used:

• to treat a condition known as symptomatic heart failure where the heart no longer pumps blood as effectively as it should

• to treat high blood pressure

• to help prevent any more heart problems in patients who have recently had a heart attack

• to treat kidney disease resulting from diabetes and high blood pressure.

Lisinopril is recommended in children (above 6 years old) only for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension).

Lisinopril should not be used in children with severe kidney impairment.

What you need to know before you take Lisinopril

Do not take Lisinopril if you:

• are allergic (hypersensitive) to lisinopril (as dihydrate) or any ofthe other ingredients ofthis medicine (listed in section 6), have suffered an allergic reaction to any other ACE inhibitors e.g. captopril, enalapril, which led to swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or throat

• ora member ofyour close family have a history of face or body swelling (angioneurotic oedema) which may be unrelated to the use of medicines

• are more than 3 months pregnant. (It is also better to avoid Lisinopril in early pregnancy - see pregnancy section.)

• if you have diabetes or impaired kidney function and you are treated with a blood pressure lowering medicine containing aliskiren

Warnings and precautions

Talkto your doctor before taking Lisinopril ifyou:

• have narrowing of the arteries leading to the kidneys, any other kidney problems or are undergoing dialysis

• recently suffered from diarrhoea or vomiting

• have been on a low-salt diet

• have low blood pressure (you may notice this as dizziness or light-headedness especially when standing)

• have liver disease

• have insufficient blood supply to your heart (ischaemic heart disease)

• have insufficient blood supply to your brain (cerebrovascular disease)

• have aortic stenosis or outflow tract obstruction (a narrowing ofthe main artery leading from your heart), a narrowing of the heart valves (mitral valve stenosis) or an increase in the thickness ofthe heart muscle (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy)

• have a collagen vascular disease e.g. systemic lupus erythematosus, an allergic condition which causes joint pain, skin rashes and fever

• are to undergo desensitisation treatment (e.g. to reduce the effects of an allergy to wasp or bee stings)

• are to undergo LDL apheresis (removal of cholesterol from the blood by machine)

• recently had a heart attack and are suffering from low blood pressure or kidney problems

• have been told you have severe congestive heart failure

• are taking any of the following medicines used to treat high blood pressure:

• an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARBs) (also known as sartans - for example valsartan, telmisartan, irbesartan), in particular ifyou have diabetes-related kidney problems.

• aliskiren.

Your doctor may checkyour kidney function, blood pressure, and the amount of electrolytes (e.g. potassium) in your blood at regular intervals.

See also information under the heading "Do not take Lisinopril"

You must tell your doctor if you think you are (or might become) pregnant. Lisinopril is not recommended in early pregnancy, and must not be taken if you are more than 3 months pregnant, as it may cause serious harm to your baby if used at that stage (see pregnancy section).

If you are to have an operation requiring an anaesthetic (including treatment at the dentist), tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Lisinopril tablets.

Other medicines and Lisinopril

Tell your doctor ifyou aretaking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines:

• other drugs to reduce blood pressure such as diuretics ("water tablets") e.g. amiloride as your blood pressure may becometoo low

• anti-psychoticse.g. chlorpromazine (totreat mental disorders) or tricyclic antidepressants e.g. amitriptyline, which may cause low blood pressure

• lithium, as lithium levels may be increased

• insulin or tablets for diabetes as the risk of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) may be increased

• potassium-containing salt substitutes or potassium supplements as Lisinopril may increase potassium levels

Tell your doctor before taking Lisinopril in combination with any of the following as they may reduce the effectiveness of Lisinopril:

• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (a type of painkiller, e.g. indomethacin); kidney function may also be affected

• sympathomimetic drugs e.g. ephedrine, adrenaline or isoprenaline. Ephedrine may be present in medicines for colds and nasal stuffiness

• procainamide (to treat abnormal heart rhythms)

• allopurinol(totreatgout)

• immunosuppressive drugs (used following organ transplant)

Your doctor may need to change your dose and/or take other precautions:

• If you are taking an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) or aliskiren (see also information under the headings "Do not take Lisinopril" and "Warningsand precautions")

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Pregnancy

Breast-feeding

Tell your doctor ifyou are breast-feeding or about to start breast-feeding. Lisinopril is not recommended for mothers who are breast-feeding, and your doctor may choose another treatment for you ifyou wish to breast-feed, especially ifyour baby is newborn, or was born prematurely.

Driving and using machines

Lisinopril may cause dizziness or make you feel light headed especially ifyou are taking Lisinopril tablets for the first time. If affected do not drive or operate machinery.

Important information about some of the ingredients of Lisinopril

Lisinopril contains mannitol which may have a mild laxative effect.

a How to take Lisinopril

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Checkwith your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

The tablets should be swallowed preferably with a glass ofwater at approximately the same time each day. Lisinopril can be taken with or without food.

The recommended dose is:

Adults and the elderly

• High blood pressure

• Heart failure

Treatment is generally started in hospital with one 2.5 mg tablet daily.The dose will then be gradually increased until your symptoms are controlled.The usual long-term dosage is 5 -35 mg once daily.The dose of any diuretics

TEVA UK Ref: 231-30-61222-ZA LEA LISINOPRIL A/S TAB TUK <DEB Version: 2 06 February 2015

("water tablets") that you are taking may be reduced before startingtreatmentwith Lisinopril.

• Afteraheartattack

The usual dosage is 5 mg on the first and second days, then 10 mg taken once daily which would normally continue for six weeks. Patients that have a low blood pressure (hypotension) are usually given a lower dose of 2.5mg with a maintenance dose of 5 mg with temporary reductions to 2.5 mg if needed. If prolonged low blood pressure occurs your doctor may withdraw your Lisinopril treatment.

• Kidney disease resulting from diabetes and high blood pressure

Treatment is generally started with one 10 mg tablet daily.The dose will then be gradually adjusted according to your needs.The usual long-term dosage is 10 - 20 mg once daily.

Some Afro-Caribbean patients may require higher doses of Lisinopril to obtain adequate control of symptoms.

Use in children under 6 years

The use of Lisinopril is not recommended.

Use in children and adolescents aged 6 to 16 years

The dose depends on your weight.The usual starting dose is between 2.5 mg and 5 mg once daily, which can be increased to a maximum of 20 mg to 40 mg once daily. Patients with kidney problems should take a lower dose. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you.

If you take more Lisinopril than you should

Ifyou (or someone else) swallow a lot ofthe tablets all together, or ifyou thinka child has swallowed any of the tablets contact your nearest hospital casualty department or your doctor immediately.

An overdose is likely to cause severe lowering of blood pressure, changes in heart rate, dizziness, anxiety, cough, disturbances in the salt balance of the blood and failure ofthe kidneysto function, symptoms ofwhich are drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, breathlessness and fainting. Please take this leaflet, any remaining tablets and the container with you to the hospital or doctor so that they know which tablets were consumed.

If you forget to take Lisinopril

Ifyou forget to take a tablet, take one as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time to take the next one. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

If you stop taking Lisinopril

Do not stop taking your medicine without talking to your doctor first even if you feel better.

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Ifthe following happens, stop takingthe tablets and tell your doctor immediately or go to the casualty department at your nearest hospital:

• an allergic reaction (swelling ofthe lips, face or neck leading to severe difficulty in breathing; skin rash or hives).

• severe blistering, bleeding ofthe lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genital areas

These are very serious but rare side effects.You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation.

Ifyou are taking Lisinopril tablets forthe first time you may feel dizzy or light-headed for a short time afterwards.This is unlikelyto happen ifyou are taking the tablets regularly. Tell your doctor ifyou are worried.

The following side effects have been reported at the approximate frequencies shown:

Common (affecting fewerthan one person in 10 but more than one person in 100):

• headache

• dizziness or light headedness, especially on standing up

• vomiting, diarrhoea

• dry cough

• problemswith kidneyfunction.

Uncommon (affecting fewer than one person in 100 but more than one person in 1,000):

• palpitations (awareness of overactivity of the heart), fast heart rate, poor circulation which makes the fingers and toes pale, cold and numb

• heart attacks or stroke in susceptible patients (possibly due to an excessive drop in blood pressure)

• pins-and-needles, vertigo (a sensation that your surroundings are spinning, either up and down or from side to side)

• mood swings, changes in your sense of taste

• feeling sleepy or other sleeping problems such as inability to sleep

• runny nose

• abdominal pain, indigestion, feeling sick

• skin rash including hives, itching

• loss of muscle strength (asthenia)

• high potassium levels in the blood

• increased levels of liver enzymes in the blood

• impotence (an inability to get or keep an erection).

Rare (affecting fewerthan one person in 1,000 but more than one person in 10,000):

• anaemia which is a reduction in red blood cells

• acute kidney failure resulting in nausea, vomiting, lethargy, drowsiness

• confusion

• dry mouth

• hairloss

• psoriasis (condition causing red, flaky, crusty patches on the skin)

• developmentofbreastsinmen

• changes to some ofthe cells or other parts of your blood. Your doctor may occasionally take blood samples to check if Lisinopril has had any effect on your blood

• feeling unwell, confused or weak, feeling sick (nausea),loss of appetite, feeling irritable.This could be an illness called 'syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone secretion' (SIADH)

Very rare (affecting fewer than one person in

10,000):

• blood disorders (which may be characterised by unusual bleeding or unexplained bruising, fever or chills, sore throat, ulcers in the mouth or throat)

• low blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia)

• passing less urinethan usual ornoneatall

• wheezing, bronchitis, sinus problems, inflammation ofthe lungs

• jaundice (symptoms ofwhich are yellowing of the skin and whites ofthe eyes)

• inflammation ofthe liver or pancreas

• sweating

• blisters which may burst easily becoming raw and painful or may bleed, red itchy spots, or peeling skin leaving red, raw patches over the body

• a combination ofsymptoms including fever, blood disorders or pain in the muscles and joints, sensitivity to sunlight and a severe reduction in white blood cells making infection more likely.

Depression and fainting may also occur, the frequency ofthese symptoms is unknown.

A higher incidence of angioedema (facial or body swelling) has been reported in the Afro-Caribbean population.

While taking Lisinopril there may be changesin the chemistry of your blood and urine. Your treatment may therefore be monitored by regular tests.

Side effects in children and adolescents

Safety data from clinical studies done on hypertensive children and adolescents taking Lisinopril, show that side effects were generally similar to those seen in adults (see above).

Reporting of side effects

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety ofthis medicine.

How to store Lisinopril

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use.These measures will help protect the environment.

O Contents of the pack and other information

What Lisinopril Tablets contain:

• The active ingredient is lisinopril (as dihydrate), 2.5 mg, 5mg, 10 mg, or 20 mg.

• The other ingredients are pregelatinised starch, maize starch, calcium hydrogen phosphate, mannitol and magnesium stearate.

What Lisinopril Tablets look like and contents of the

pack: