L.P.L. Information
L.P.L. is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High BP. Secondary and off-label uses of L.P.L. have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of L.P.L. depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed L.P.L. side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of L.P.L. are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of L.P.L. is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on L.P.L. related warnings talks about L.P.L.'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
L.P.L. is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Angioedema, Heart Failure as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of L.P.L. have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for L.P.L. have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that L.P.L. is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
L.P.L. Benefits & Uses
L.P.L. is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)
Other Benefits
L.P.L. Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
|
| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
|
L.P.L. Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when L.P.L. is used -
Severe
- Increased Potassium level in Blood
Moderate
- Decreased blood pressure
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
- Erythema
Mild
L.P.L. Related Warnings
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Is the use of L.P.L. safe for pregnant women?
LPL should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Severe -
Is the use of L.P.L. safe during breastfeeding?
LPL should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
Severe -
What is the effect of L.P.L. on the Kidneys?
LPL may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of L.P.L. on the Liver?
LPL may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of L.P.L. on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of LPL on the heart have been reported.
Mild
Severe Interaction of L.P.L. with Other Drugs
L.P.L. should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
L.P.L. Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take L.P.L. unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Angioedema
- Allergy
- Diabetes
- Heart Failure
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
Frequently asked Questions about L.P.L.
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Is this L.P.L. habit forming or addictive?
L.P.L. does not cause addiction.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking L.P.L., you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as L.P.L. can make you drowsy.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but take L.P.L. only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking L.P.L. for mental disorders.
No
L.P.L. Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and L.P.L.
Taking L.P.L. with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Mild -
Interaction between Alcohol and L.P.L.
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of L.P.L. and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zestril (lisinopril)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 503
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 163-169
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zestril (lisinopril)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 503
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 163-169
