Specification | |
US Brand Name | Altace |
Strength | 2.5mg |
Generic Name | Ramipril |
Manufacturer | Cipla |
Pharmaceutical Form | Tablet/s |
What
is Ramipres
Most often called as
Ramipril, is a potent drug used for the treatment of high blood pressure and
congestive heart failure. This drug is sold under various trade names like
Altace, Ramipres (made by Cipla), Ramace (Astra Zenaca), and Cardace (Aventis)
among several other brands is an ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitor
drug. Ramipril is primarily used by the patients to improve the chances of
survival after a heart attack and hypertension ailments. It may also be given
for the diseases that 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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and remedy from high blood pressure and congestive heart failure,
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