Hydrochlorothiazide+Ramipril

When should one not use Hydrochlorothiazide+Ramipril

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Non-productive cough
• Altered diabetes control

Other General Warnings

• You have upper-layer skin cancer.
• You have a history of swelling or angioedema of the neck, face, head, intestine, extremities or any other part of the body.
• You have a visual disorder.
• You have a photosensitive reaction after taking this medicine.
• You have kidney, liver, heart disease or condition.
• You are dehydrated, decreased blood volume.
• You are an elderly person.
• You had a kidney transplant.
• You have electrolyte or blood imbalances.
• Hydrochlorothiazide+Ramipril should not be used for children below 18 years of age.

How Does It Work?

• Ramipril lowers the blood pressure by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin, responsible for narrowing blood vessels, thus allowing your blood vessels to relax and widen, making it easier for blood to flow through.
• Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic, also known as a water pill. It works by removing excess water and salt from the body and thus helps to reduce the pressure inside the blood vessels and reduces the load on the heart.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Hydrochlorothiazide+Ramipril works or Hydrochlorothiazide+Ramipril itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are taking any medicine to treat blood pressure, gout, brain-related disorders, immunomodulatory medicine, antidiabetics, antibiotics, painkiller, blood thinners and steroids.

Overdose

• Overdose of Hydrochlorothiazide+Ramipril may cause increased urine flow, decreased blood pressure and heart rate, electrolyte imbalance, altered heart rhythm, kidney failure, altered consciousness, seizure and coma.
• If you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

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