Ramipril
Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or congestive heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack.
Introduction
Generic name: Ramipril
Brand name: Altace
Drug class: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
Uses
Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Treatment of Heart failure
Benefits
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Cardace 2.5 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called ACE inhibitors. It reduces stress on the heart and relaxes the blood vessels. This widens the blood vessels and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around your body, thereby lowering your blood pressure. Controlled blood pressure reduces the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel immediate benefit from taking this medicine, however, it helps you maintain your blood pressure in the long term.
In Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Cardace 2.5 Tablet lowers your blood pressure. As a result, it reduces the chance of damage to the small blood vessels in your heart and kidneys. This reduces the risk of getting a heart attack and kidney problems. It also helps in slowing down the rate at which they get worse if you already have problems.
In Treatment of Heart failure
Cardace 2.5 Tablet makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body so the heart has to do less work. This can improve your heart function and reduce the symptoms of heart failure. It will help improve your quality of life and enable you to go about your daily activities more efficiently. The medicine must be taken regularly and as long as the doctor has prescribed it to be effective.
Directions for use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cardace 2.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works?
Cardace 2.5 Tablet is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
Side effects
Call your doctor at once if you have:
A light-headed feeling, like you might pass out
Jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes)
Little or no urination
Fever, chills, sore throat, cold or flu symptoms
High potassium - nausea, weakness, tingly feeling, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, loss of movement.
Common ramipril side effects may include:
Headache
Cough
Dizziness, weakness, tired feeling.
Warnings
Do not use ramipril if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away.
You should not use ramipril if you have ever had angioedema. Do not take this medicine within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubatril (such as Entresto).
If you have diabetes, do not use ramipril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (such as Tekturna or Tekamlo).