What is the recommended dosing frequency for lisinopril (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor) 10mg?

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Lisinopril 10mg Dosing Frequency

Lisinopril 10mg should be taken once daily. 1

Dosing Guidelines for Lisinopril

Standard Dosing

  • Lisinopril is administered once daily regardless of indication 1, 2
  • For hypertension, the recommended initial dose is 10mg once daily, with a usual dosage range of 20-40mg per day as a single daily dose 1
  • For heart failure, the recommended starting dose is 5mg once daily, which can be titrated up to a maximum of 40mg once daily 1, 3
  • The long duration of action (24+ hours) allows for once-daily dosing 2, 4

Target Dosing

  • For heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), the target dose of lisinopril is 20mg once daily 3
  • At least 50% of the target dose (10mg daily) should be achieved for optimal clinical benefit in heart failure patients 3

Dose Adjustments

  • In patients taking diuretics, a lower initial dose of 5mg once daily is recommended 1
  • For patients with renal impairment (creatinine clearance ≤30 mL/min), the initial dose should be reduced to half the usual recommended dose 1
  • For elderly patients, lower starting doses may be necessary (2.5-5mg once daily) 2, 5

Clinical Considerations

Pharmacokinetics Supporting Once-Daily Dosing

  • Peak serum concentration occurs 6-8 hours after administration 2
  • Effects last for at least 24 hours after a single dose 2, 4
  • Elimination half-life is 12.6 hours in patients with normal renal function 2, 4

Titration

  • Dose should be adjusted according to blood pressure response 1
  • When titrating, increase the dose at intervals of not less than 2 weeks 3
  • Aim for target dose or, if not tolerated, the highest tolerated dose 3

Monitoring

  • Monitor blood chemistry (urea, creatinine, potassium) and blood pressure during initiation and dose adjustments 3
  • An increase in creatinine of up to 50% above baseline is acceptable when initiating therapy 3

Common Pitfalls and Caveats

  • Renal function: Dosage adjustment is required in patients with impaired renal function 1
  • Hypotension: Initial doses may cause symptomatic hypotension, particularly in volume-depleted patients or those on diuretics 3, 1
  • Hyperkalemia: Monitor potassium levels, especially when combined with potassium-sparing diuretics or supplements 3
  • Cough: ACE inhibitor-induced cough is common (up to 20% of patients) but rarely requires discontinuation 3
  • Angioedema: Though rare (<1%), this is a potentially life-threatening reaction that warrants permanent discontinuation of all ACE inhibitors 3

Remember that once-daily dosing of lisinopril provides 24-hour blood pressure control and improves medication adherence compared to medications requiring multiple daily doses 4, 5.

References

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