What is a common medication dispensed in retail pharmacies for high blood pressure?

Lisinopril is a widely prescribed angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to manage high blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels, which helps reduce overall blood pressure and improves blood flow.

Lisinopril is popular among healthcare providers due to its effectiveness, safety profile, and the convenience of once-daily dosing. It is also utilized in patients with certain other conditions, such as heart failure or after a heart attack, contributing to its common use in retail pharmacies.

In the context of other common medications for high blood pressure, amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker, metoprolol is a beta-blocker, and losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). While all these medications are used to treat hypertension, lisinopril remains one of the most frequently prescribed options, demonstrating its established role in hypertension management and patient adherence to treatment regimens. Understanding the characteristics and mechanisms of these medications helps pharmacy technicians recognize their significance in treating high blood pressure in a retail setting.