Is lisinopril a beta blocker?

What class of drug is lisinopril?

Lisinopril is not a beta blocker. It is an ACE inhibitor (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor). ACE inhibitors lower blood pressure by reducing angiotensin II formation, which helps relax blood vessels.

How does lisinopril work compared with beta blockers?

Beta blockers reduce the effects of adrenaline (epinephrine) on the heart, typically slowing heart rate and lowering heart workload. That’s a different mechanism than lisinopril’s blood-vessel–relaxing effect through ACE inhibition.

What are common beta blockers people might confuse with lisinopril?

Common beta blockers include metoprolol, atenolol, carvedilol, and propranolol. These are separate drug classes from lisinopril, and they are used for different reasons (such as heart-rate control and some heart conditions).

Is lisinopril ever used for heart conditions?

Yes. Lisinopril is used for things like hypertension and certain heart-related conditions (for example, heart failure and after some heart attacks), but it is still an ACE inhibitor—not a beta blocker.