Zestril Ingredients and Composition

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Zestril Ingredients and Composition

Lisinopril, the active ingredient in Zestril, is an oral long-acting angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. Lisinopril, the active ingredient in Zestril, a synthetic peptide derivative, is chemically described as (S)-1-[N2-(1-carboxy-3-phenylpropyl)-L-lysyl]-L-proline dihydrate. Its empirical formula is C₂₁H₃₁N₃O₅•2H₂O

Lisinopril, the active ingredient in Zestril, is a white to off-white, crystalline powder, with a molecular weight of 441.53. It is soluble in water and sparingly soluble in methanol and practically insoluble in ethanol.

Zestril is supplied as 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg and 40 mg tablets for oral administration.

Inactive Ingredients

2.5 mg Zestril tablets - calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, mannitol, starch.

5, 10, 20 and 30 mg Zestril tablets - calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, mannitol, red ferric oxide, starch.

40 mg Zestril tablets - calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, mannitol, starch, yellow ferric oxide.

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