It works by decreasing certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently. Lisinopril belongs to a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.

Lisinopril is also used in adults to treat congestive heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure in adults and children 6 years of age and older. Generic name: lisinopril ĭosage forms: oral solution (1 mg/mL), oral tablet (10 mg 2.5 mg 20 mg 30 mg 40 mg 5 mg)ĭrug class: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors