Prinivil and Propecia

• Generic Name: lisinopril
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Prinivil, Qbrelis, Zestril

Prinivil (lisinopril) is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.

Prinivil is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children who are at least 6 years old.

Prinivil is also used to treat congestive heart failure in adults, or to improve survival after a heart attack.

• Generic Name: finasteride
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Propecia, Proscar

Propecia prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body.

Propecia is used for the treatment of male pattern hair loss on the vertex and the anterior mid-scalp area. Male pattern hair loss is a common condition in which men experience thinning of the hair on the scalp. Often, this results in a receding hairline and/or balding on the top of the head. Propecia is for use by men only and should not be used by women or children.

Propecia may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.