Acemin Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is acemin tablet used for?
Acemin Tablet contains Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It works by relaxing blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood. It is also used to improve survival after a heart attack. Take it once daily as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Lisinopril
- Manufacturer: Total Healthcare
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ acemin tablet Uses & Benefits
Hypertension, heart failure, post-myocardial infarction, diabetic nephropathy.
Off-label uses: Migraine prophylaxis, scleroderma renal crisis, Bartter syndrome.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Lisinopril |
| Brand Name | Acemin |
| Manufacturer | Total Healthcare |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF), protect from moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), preventing conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, reducing vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take acemin tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of acemin tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Cough
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Angioedema
- Hyperkalemia
- Renal impairment
- Hypotension
- Neutropenia/agranulocytosis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Pancreatitis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Anaphylaxis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium supplements | Major | Increased risk of hyperkalemia |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Reduced antihypertensive effect |
| Lithium | Major | Increased lithium toxicity |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
- Potassium supplements
- Lithium
- NSAIDs
- Aliskiren
โก Moderate Interactions
- Diuretics
- Antihypertensives
- Insulin
- Oral hypoglycemics
- Gold
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Capsaicin
- Methylphenidate
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May potentiate hypotensive effect; avoid excessive alcohol.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
History of angioedema with ACE inhibitors, hereditary/idiopathic angioedema, pregnancy, hypersensitivity, concomitant use with aliskiren in diabetes.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, renal function, serum potassium, blood glucose (in diabetics), WBC count (for neutropenia).
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk in low amounts; use with caution.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; hypotension treated with IV fluids and vasopressors; dialysis may remove lisinopril.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if close to next dose, skip missed dose. Do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for acemin tablet
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Lisinopril (NA)):
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fastril tabletSyncom Formulations I Limited โน8.16 53.5% CHEAPER
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enzopril tabletExotic Laboratories Pvt Ltd โน33.96 93.4% COSTLIER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
โญ User Reviews
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.