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Composition :

RAMIPRIL-2.5MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Apr-24

Therapeutic Class

ACE INHIBITORS

Country of origin

India
Other Info - RAM0054

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Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's belongs to the group of medicines called Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors that works by lowering the body’s production of substances that could increase the blood pressure. Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body. This helps in lowering the blood pressure and the risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
If you are diabetic you should monitor your blood glucose levels often especially in the first few weeks because Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's can lower glucose/sugar levels in blood. However, please consult your doctor before taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's if you are diabetic.
Please do not stop taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor on your own as it may lead to rise in blood pressure. Continue taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's.
Orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's, especially in people who are dehydrated. Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking, instead lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better. People taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's are advised to regularly monitor their blood pressure levels to avoid such unpleasant events.
Do not overdose on Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's or any medicine as it could lead to very unpleasant side-effects. Take Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's only as prescribed by your doctor. Overdose of Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's can cause increased heartbeat, dizziness and sleepiness. Rush to your nearest doctor as early as possible if you have overdosed on Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's.

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Alcohol

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You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's to avoid unpleasant side-effects. Alcohol intake might interfere with the working of Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Pregnancy

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It is not recommended to take Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's while you are pregnant. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's can be given to pregnant women or not.

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Breast Feeding

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It is not recommended to take Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's while you are breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's can be given to breast-feeding mothers or not.

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Driving

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Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

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Dose adjustment may be needed. Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

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Dose adjustment may be needed. Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Children

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Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's should not be used by children as the efficacy and safety has not been established.

About Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's

Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's belongs to the group of blood pressure-lowering medications called 'Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors' primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and reduce the risk of having a heart attack, stroke or heart failure. High blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the pressure in the blood vessels is high.

Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's contains 'Ramipril' that relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body thereby lowering the raised blood pressure and reducing the risk of having a heart attack, stroke or heart failure.

Take Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's with or without food. Do not chew, crush, or break Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's, swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Take Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's at the same time every day. In some cases, Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's may cause common side-effects like headache, dizziness, fatigue, and cough. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Try not to stop taking it on your own as it may cause a sudden increase the blood pressure, chest pain or heart attack. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels and kidney functioning is advised while taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's. Avoid taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor, he/she may prescribe you alternate medicine. Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as efficacy and safety have not been established.

Uses of Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Prevention of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.

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Medicinal Benefits

Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body. This helps in lowering blood pressure and the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's helps in reducing both standing and lying down blood pressure without any orthostatic effect (sudden decrease in blood pressure which might occur when a person stands up suddenly). However, when dehydrated Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's may show an orthostatic effect. Continued usage of Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's helps in decreasing the severity of heart failure, rate of hospitalization and symptoms such as weakness and shortness of breath.

Directions for Use

Swallow Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's with a glass of water as a whole. Do not crush, break or chew it. Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's can be taken with or without food at the same time daily for best results. Take Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Based on your medical condition your doctor will advise for how long you need to take Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's.

Side Effects of Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Low blood pressure
  • Inflammation of the sinus (sinusitis)
  • Shortness of breath
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhoea
  • Indigestion

Drug Warnings

Do not take Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents. Talk to your doctor if you have heart, kidney or liver problems. Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's may sometimes cause a decrease in blood pressure than normal, especially in dehydrated people, who are taking diuretics (medicines to treat oedema) and have low levels of sodium. Avoid taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor, he/she may prescribe you alternate medicine. Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as efficacy and safety have not been established. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects. Consult your doctor if you have lost a lot of body fluids through vomiting, diarrhoea or sweating more than normal or if you are taking low water tablets to treat oedema (diuretics), or if you undergo dialysis. Inform your doctor that you are taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's if you are due to undergo any surgery or dental procedure; your doctor may advise you to stop taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's one day before receiving an anaesthetic to undergo any surgery or dental procedure.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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RamiprilAliskiren
Critical
RamiprilPotassium citrate
Severe

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RamiprilAliskiren
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's:
Taking aliskiren together with Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's may increase the risk of serious side effects such as kidney problems, low blood pressure, and high potassium levels in the blood. High levels of potassium can develop into a condition known as hyperkalemia, which in severe cases can lead to kidney problems, muscle paralysis and irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's with Aliskiren is not recommended, but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you feel nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling in the hands and feet, a sensation of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. You must drink enough fluids while taking these medications. It is advised to reduce the intake of foods high in potassium, including tomatoes, raisins, figs, potatoes, lima beans, bananas, plantains, papayas, pears, cantaloupes, mangoes. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
RamiprilPotassium citrate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's:
Taking Potassium citrate with Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's may increase potassium levels in the blood. High potassium levels can lead to kidney problems, muscle paralysis, and abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Potassium citrate and Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is essential to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. It is advised to reduce the intake of potassium-rich foods. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
RamiprilTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's:
Taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's with Tizanidine may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's together with Tizanidine can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, consult your doctor if you feel headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and changes in pulse or heart rate. If you have the above symptoms, avoid tasks requiring attentiveness, such as driving or using dangerous machinery. Be careful when you stand up from a sitting or lying position. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting your doctor.
RamiprilLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's:
Taking leflunomide with Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's with Leflunomide can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, less desire to eat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
RamiprilAzilsartan medoxomil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's:
Taking Azilsartan medoxomil with Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's may cause low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and increased potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's together with Azilsartan medoxomil can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling in the hands and feet, or palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
RamiprilOlmesartan medoxomil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's:
Taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's together with olmesartan may increase the risk of side effects (blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and a condition called Hyperkalemia - high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking olmesartan medoxomil with Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
RamiprilValsartan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's:
Taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's with Valsartan may increase the risk of side effects (low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's together with Valsartan can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you feel nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling in the hands and feet, a sensation of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. You must drink enough fluids while taking these medications. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting a doctor.
RamiprilAmiloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's:
Taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's and amiloride together may increase the levels of potassium in your blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking amiloride along with Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor if you feel weakness, confusion, numbness or tingling, and uneven heartbeats. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting a doctor.
RamiprilIrbesartan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's:
Taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's together with Irbesartan may increase the risk of side effects such as low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and a condition called hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Irbesartan with Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult a doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
RamiprilTrimethoprim
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's:
Taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's with Trimethoprim can increase the potassium levels in the blood, increasing the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's and trimethoprim, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience weakness, confusion, numbness or tingling, and uneven heartbeats. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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RAMIPRIL-2.5MGPotassium rich foods
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RAMIPRIL-2.5MGPotassium rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Lentils, Orange Juice, Oranges, Raisins, Potatoes, Salmon Dried, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Coconut Water, Beans, Beetroot, Broccoli, Bananas, Apricots, Avocado, Yogurt

How to manage the interaction:
Consuming potassium-rich foods while using Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's may increase the potassium levels in your blood. It is recommended to avoid potassium-rich foods while using Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's. If you experience a fast heartbeat, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, or vomiting, consult your doctor immediately.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Special Advise

  • Get up slowly while rising from lying or sitting position as Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's may cause dizziness.
  • Avoid consuming food rich in potassium such as banana, broccoli, almonds, avocado, and potassium supplements.
  • Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels and kidney functioning is advised while taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • You are advised to consume low salt and low-fat diet while taking Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's.
  • Regular exercise is also recommended to complement treatment with Ramilace 2.5 mg Tablet 10's.
  • Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.
  • Managing stress with meditation, yoga, and massage would also help treat high blood pressure.

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