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How does lisinopril lower blood pressure?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Lisinopril is believed to lower blood pressure primarily by inhibiting angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), reducing angiotensin II formation and thereby decreasing blood-vessel constriction and aldosterone secretion.

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Lisinopril 5 mg tabletsAurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd. · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 7Document updated 22 July 2020

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