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Generic: Ramipril

Form: Tablet 5mg

Indication

Congestive heart failure, MI, HTN, CV events, Stroke

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral Hypertension, Diabetic Nephropathy Adult: Hypertension Initial (not on diuretic): 2.5 mg once daily at bedtime. Initial (with diuretic): 1.25 mg once daily at bedtime. Maintenance: 2.5-5 mg/day as a single dose, Max: 10 mg/day. Congestive Heart failure Adult: Initially, 1.25 mg once daily. Max: 10 mg daily. Doses >2.5 mg may be given in 2 divided doses. Max Dosage: 10 mg daily in 1-2 divided doses. Post myocardial infarction Adult: Initially, 2.5 mg bid, may increase to 5 mg bid after 2 days. Start treatment: 3-10 days after infarction. Maintenance: 2.5-5 mg bid. Prophylaxis of cardiovascular events in high-risk patients, Stroke Prevention Adult: Initially, 2.5 mg once daily, may increase to 5 mg once daily after 1 wk if tolerated. Maintenance: 10 mg once daily after a further 3 wk. Hepatic impairment: Max: 2.5 mg/day.

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation 10-30 Initially, 1.25 mg/day. Max: 5 mg/day. 30-60 Not necessary to adjust the initial dose. Max maintenance dose: 5 mg/day.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity, bilateral renal artery stenosis, or a single kidney with unilateral renal artery stenosis. Aortic stenosis or outflow tract obstruction. History of angioedema (hereditary, idiopathic or due to previous angioedema w/ ACE inhibitors). Pregnancy and lactation.

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

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. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ 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.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.