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CASRN: 83915-83-7

Drug Levels and Effects
Summary of Use during Lactation
Because no information is available on the use of lisinopril during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Drug Levels
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects in Breastfed Infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Lisinopril
CAS Registry Number
83915-83-7
Drug Class
- Breast Feeding
- Antihypertensive Agents
- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
- ACE Inhibitors
- ACEIs
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- Synthesis of N2-[(S)-1-carboxy-3-phenylpropyl]-L-lysyl-L-proline (lisinopril).[J Pharm Sci. 1985]Synthesis of N2-[(S)-1-carboxy-3-phenylpropyl]-L-lysyl-L-proline (lisinopril).Wu MT, Douglas AW, Ondeyka DL, Payne LG, Ikeler TJ, Joshua H, Patchett AA. J Pharm Sci. 1985 Mar; 74(3):352-4.
- Inhibition of rabbit lung angiotensin-converting enzyme by N alpha-[(S)-1-carboxy-3-phenylpropyl]L-alanyl-L-proline and N alpha-[(S)-1-carboxy-3-phenylpropyl]L-lysyl-L-proline.[J Biol Chem. 1985]Inhibition of rabbit lung angiotensin-converting enzyme by N alpha-[(S)-1-carboxy-3-phenylpropyl]L-alanyl-L-proline and N alpha-[(S)-1-carboxy-3-phenylpropyl]L-lysyl-L-proline.Bull HG, Thornberry NA, Cordes MH, Patchett AA, Cordes EH. J Biol Chem. 1985 Mar 10; 260(5):2952-62.
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