Generic Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide

Generic lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide is sold under the name Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets. There are several strengths available for the generic medicine, including 10 mg/12.5 mg, 20 mg/12.5 mg, and 20 mg/25 mg. A number of drug companies manufacture generic lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide products, such as Sandoz, Eon Laboratories, and Teva Pharmaceuticals.

Generic for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide: An Overview

Lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide (available as a generic or under the brand names Prinzide® or Zestoretic®) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide is a combination of two medicines -- Prinivil® and hydrochlorothiazide.
 
Lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide was originally developed by Merck & Co. It has since come off patent, making it available as a generic.
 

Generic Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide -- Strengths

Generic lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide is sold under the name Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets. It is also known as Lisinopril HCTZ. Generic lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide is available in several strengths, including:
 
  • Lisinopril HCTZ 10 mg/12.5 mg -- which has 10 mg of lisinopril and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide
  • Lisinopril HCTZ 20 mg/12.5 mg -- which has 20 mg of lisinopril and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide
  • Lisinopril HCTZ 20 mg/25 mg -- which has 20 mg of lisinopril and 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide.
     

Who Makes Generic Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide?

Generic lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide is currently manufactured by a number of companies, including (but not limited to):
 
 
  • Teva Pharmaceuticals
  • Mylan Laboratories
  • Sandoz
  • Watson Pharmaceuticals
  • Eon Laboratories.
     

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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