Specification | |
US Brand Name | Altace |
Strength | 10mg |
Generic Name | Ramipril |
Manufacturer | Aventis |
Pharmaceutical Form | Tablet/s |
Cardace-10mg
This drug more often called as Ramipril and it
is sold under various trade names such as Ramipres (made by Cipla), Ramace
(Astra Zenaca), and Cardace (Aventis) and several other brands like ACE
(angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitor drug. It is prescribed primarily for
the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), congestive heart failure
and to improve the chances of survival after heart attack. Ramipril may be
given for other diseases which are not mentioned here.
Important information
about Ramipril
You should prohibit
the in-take of Ramipril (Altace, Ramipres, Ramace, Cardace), if you are
allergic to any of these and other ACE inhibitor like benazepril, captopril,
fosinopril, enalapril, moexipril, etc. Before taking this medication, inform your
doctosr well in advance if you have certain type of diseases: congestive heart
failure, kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis), liver disease, a
connective tissue disorder like Marfan syndrome, Sjogren’s syndrome, lupus,
scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis, or if you are on a low salt diet. You may
not longer use these pills if you have diabetes or kidney diseases and you are
also taking any other blood pressure tablet that has aliskiren. Excessive
sweating, diarrhea, vomiting may cause the situation of dehydration and
electrolyte imbalance while you are following the treatment with Remipril dose.
Notify your doctor if you have persistent diarrhea or vomiting during this
medicinal treatment. You must have plenty of fluids while taking this medicine.
Ramipril belongs to the pregnancy D category
drug. It is strictly prohibited during the pregnancy stage. In case you
become pregnant during the drug ingestion, contact your doctor immediately. It
can cause harmful effects and might even results in death of an unborn baby, if
a pregnant woman take it in early stage. Do not take this medicine without the
permission of your doctor if you are breast feeding. If you are under the
treatment of high blood pressure, continue the use of Ramipril if you do not have
any issues. Hypertension doesn’t have any outwardly signs; you may have to take
this medicine for the rest of your
life.
Understanding the
ailments it is used for
This drug is used for
the treatment of hypertension that decreases the work load of heart. It also
lowers down the risk of various heart conditions:
§ Mild to moderate hypertension.
§ It improves the survival in patients with
myocardial infarction after having heart strokes.
§ It culminates the effect of angina and other
cardiovascular diseases.
Before taking Ramipril
You should take all
the precautions mentioned above and discuss all the doubts about this medicine
with your doctor.
Dosage information
Take Remipril as per
you doctor’s consultation or according to the instructions written over the
medicine leaflet. Do not alter the diseases unless your doctor advices you to
do so. You should prohibit the use of Ramipril if the prescription period is
over. It can be taken with or without food. Store the medicine in cool and dry
place.
Note: Remipril dosage depends on lots of
factors, your doctor may fix the dosage by examining you properly.
Strictly follow the dosage instruction prescribed by your doctor.
What if you miss a
dose
In case you miss a
dose of Remipril, take it as soon as possible. Be aware to skip the dose if the
next dose time is close. Taking multiple dose of Remipril can lead to excess
medicine in your body which might cause critical conditions.
What if you overdose
In case of overdose,
get emergency medical help or call your doctor immediately. Overdose can cause
severe dizziness, light headedness and fainting.
Things and activities
to avoid while taking Remipril
Avoid the consumption
of alcohol and avoid the activities which require huge mental awareness. A dose
of Remipril may increase the potassium level. Hence, avoid the intake of
potassium supplements or salt substitute that contains potassium while you are
taking Remipril.
Side Effects
All the medicines have
their side effects, sometimes they leads to a critical situation, but most of
the time they are not. The common side effects include dizziness, light
headedness, fatigue or headache. In case, you get any serious side effect due
to elevated potassium levels (fast, irregular or rapid heartbeat, muscle
weakness), fainting, decreased or no urination, or any other serious side
effect, consult to a doctor immediately and follow the recommendations.
Interaction with other
drugs
Ramipril can
interact with other drugs. Inform your doctor in advance if you take any other
medicine or products (OTC vitamin pills, herbal products, or other medicines)
especially gold injections for arthritis, any other blood pressure medicine,
lithium, NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, or others), a potassium supplement such
as K-Dur, Klor-Con, salt substitutes that contain potassium, or a diuretic.
Never start a new medication without your doctor permission.
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