What is Ramipres (Ramipril) used for?

Ramipres (Ramipril) is an oral ACE inhibitor prescribed to treat patients suffering from hypertension, heart failure, or to improve survival following a heart attack. The medication relaxes blood vessels in the body to allow easier circulation and reduce the amount of work required by the heart to pump the blood. This may reduce headaches, agitation, faintness, or other symptoms associated with these conditions. Your doctor may prescribe this medication along with others or for the treatment of other unlisted conditions, as well.

How should I use Ramipres (Ramipril)?

Always use Ramipres (Ramipril) according to your doctor`s instructions to get the safest and most effective results from treatment. One tablet is typically taken once daily, but your individual directions will depend on your age, weight, current health, the condition being treated, and the severity of your symptoms. These doses should be swallowed with a large glass of water and may be taken with or without food, but a snack or meal is recommended prior to use if you get an upset stomach. Do not crush or split the tablets before use as this may destroy or alter the effects of their contents. Ask your doctor any questions you have about the medicine to ensure the correct usage.

What are the side effects of Ramipres (Ramipril)?

Ramipres (Ramipril) may cause side effects in some patients including:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Cough or cold symptoms

Stop using the medicine and contact your doctor as soon as possible if you experience any worrying symptoms such as irregular heartbeats, chest pain, difficulty breathing, fever, flu symptoms, mouth sores, urinary retention, or high levels of potassium. These conditions may require lower doses, reduced application frequency, or emergency medical attention in serious cases to prevent further health problems from occurring.

Please Note

Ramipres (Ramipril) should not be used to treat patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, children, allergic to ACE inhibitors, who have had a bad reaction to similar treatments in the past, or who have unstable circulation, angioedema, outflow tract obstruction, mitral valve stenosis, aortic stenosis, renal artery stenosis, or hypotension. Also disclose if you have severe heart failure, diabetes, athersclerosis, low fluid volume, liver cirrhosis, decreased liver function, decreased kidney function, kidney failure, who are taking other blood pressure medications, or who are currently undergoing desensitisation therapy. These conditions may cause unexpected health problems requiring special adjustments to your regimen.

Strictly use Ramipres (Ramipril) as prescribed and follow all instructions provided by your doctor. Safe, suitable, and optimum dosage can vary and is dependent on the patient`s health and medical history, as well as the condition you are treating.

Ramipres (Ramipril) may not be safe or suitable for all patients. Always ensure your doctor is informed if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, using any other type of medication (including non-prescription medicine, vitamins, and supplements), as well as if you have any allergies, other illnesses, or pre-existing medication conditions.

Seek immediate medical attention or proceed to your nearest accident and emergency department if you suffer a hypersensitive or allergic reaction. Symptoms usually present during a reaction of this nature include difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of the limbs or face, tight chest, hives, and skin rashes.