How to use Prinivil ?Use Privinil as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Privinil may be taken with or without food.
- Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Privinil.
Prinivil UsesPrivinil is used for treating high blood pressure alone or with other medicines. It is used along with other medicines to manage heart failure or improve survival after a heart attack. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
More Information about PrinivilPrivinil is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
Drug Class and MechanismPrivinil is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by relaxing blood vessels. This lowers blood pressure and helps the heart to pump blood more easily.
Missed DoseIf you miss a dose of Ventolin and you are using it regularly, use it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. Do not use 2 doses at once.