Lisinopril brand names generic equivalents?

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Lisinopril – Generic & Brand Names

Region / Country	Generic Name	Common Brand Names (often the same as the generic)	Notes
United States	Lisinopril	Prinivil®, Zestril® (both by Pfizer)	Most widely prescribed brand in the U.S.; available in 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg tablets.
Canada	Lisinopril	Lisinopril (generic sold under the name “Lisinopril” by many manufacturers)	In Canada, the drug is commonly sold under the generic name itself, but some pharmacies still label it as Prinivil/Zestril.
United Kingdom	Lisinopril	Zestril® (also marketed as Prinivil by some suppliers)	The U.K. NHS often refers to it by the generic name, but brand names exist in the private sector.
Australia	Lisinopril	Prinivil®, Zestril® (often the same as the U.S. brand)	Available in 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg tablets.
European Union	Lisinopril	Zestril® (common in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, etc.)	Generic name is also widely used; brand name Zestril is the main commercial product.
Other countries	Lisinopril	Often sold under the generic name “Lisinopril”; brand names vary by manufacturer (e.g., “Lisinopril” in India, “Lisopril” in Brazil)	Check local regulatory authority or pharmacy listings for exact brand names.

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Generic vs. Brand
- Generic name: Lisinopril.
- Brand names: Prinivil®, Zestril®, and sometimes the drug is sold simply as Lisinopril (especially outside the U.S.). They contain the exact same active ingredient and therapeutic effect.
Dosage Forms
- Tablets: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg (sometimes 2.5 mg as well).
- Usually taken once daily, with or without food.
Why Two Brand Names?
- Pfizer originally marketed the drug as Prinivil® and Zestril® (Zestril is the name used in many European countries). The difference is purely regional marketing; the formulation is identical.
Availability
- In the U.S., the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved the generic in 1995; since then, many manufacturers produce generic lisinopril tablets at lower cost.
- In most countries, the generic is available through national health services or private pharmacies, often under the name “Lisinopril”.
Check with Your Provider
- Even though generics and brand names are bioequivalent, your healthcare provider may choose a specific formulation or brand based on individual tolerance, insurance coverage, or regional availability.

Bottom line:

Generic: Lisinopril.
Common U.S. Brands: Prinivil® & Zestril®.
Other Countries: Often sold as Lisinopril or Zestril® (or similar brand names).

If you’re looking for a specific brand in your country, it’s best to ask a pharmacist or consult your local drug database (e.g., the U.S. FDA’s Orange Book, the European Medicines Agency, or your national health authority).

Company	Visibility	Sentiment	Rank	Recommended
Zestril	20%	50	#2	No
Prinivil	20%	50	#3	No
Zestoretic	20%	50	#4	No
Prinzide	20%	50	#5	No

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