Cardiostad
Cardiostad tablets contain lisinopril, which widens blood vessels and helps the heart pump blood more effectively, leading to lower blood pressure.
Form
tabletti
Strength
20 mg
Active Ingredient
Lisinopril dihydrate
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
Typically, adults take 10-20 mg once daily.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water once daily, at the same time each day, with or without food.
Important
Do not exceed 80 mg per day, as directed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Headache
- •Cough
- •Diarrhea
- •Vomiting
- •Feeling dizzy or faint when standing up
RARE
- •Mood changes
- •Numbness or tingling in hands and feet
- •Heart attack or stroke
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Impotence
- •Fatigue or weakness
- •Dry mouth
- •Hair loss
- •Low blood sugar
- •Changes in blood cell counts (e.g., anemia, bleeding risk, infections)
Important Warnings
- Stop taking this medicine and contact a doctor immediately if you experience swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or hives.
- Do not use this medicine if you are more than 3 months pregnant or planning to become pregnant, as it can harm your baby.
- Stop taking this medicine and contact a doctor immediately if your skin or the whites of your eyes turn yellow.
- Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you, as it may cause dizziness or fatigue, especially when you first start taking it.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking medicines like aliskiren (for high blood pressure/diabetes) or sacubitril/valsartan (for heart failure), as using them with Cardiostad increases the risk of serious side effects.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Reduce the dose in moderately severe renal impairment. Monitor renal function and potassium concentrations during the pharmacotherapy. Avoid concurrent use of NSAIDs. (updated 14.4.2025)