Hopace 5 Mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Hopace 5 MG Description
Hopace 5 mg Tablet is an antihypertensive medicine used to control blood pressure and relieve symptoms of a heart attack. It has also been found beneficial in slowing down the changes seen in heart f
ailure when given for a longer duration. The tablet contains ramipril as its active ingredient, which belongs to a group of medicines called ACE inhibitors(angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors). ACE inhibitors are antihypertensives(controls blood pressure). It may be used alone or in combination with other blood pressure medicines(diuretics) or blood cholesterol-lowering agents. Hopace 5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine. The dose and duration of medicine are decided by the doctor. The common side effects of Hopace 5 mg Tablet are dry cough, fall in blood pressure, hyperkalemia(increase in serum potassium levels), skin allergy(rashes), headache, nausea, and upset bowel. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding a child. Seek emergency medical intervention if you develop a serious allergic reaction or persistent symptoms. Hopace 5 mg Tablet is a safe medicine for long term use. Lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, reducing alcohol intake, regular exercise, and a healthy diet should be followed to get maximum benefits from the medicine.
Product Summary
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Contains | Ramipril(5.0 Mg) |
Uses | Hypertension(increased blood pressure), Heart failure |
Side effects | Headache, Dry Cough, Dizziness, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Vertigo, Syncope, Hypotension(fall in blood pressure), Abnormal kidney function, Angioedema (swelling of face, eyes and lips), Arthritis (painful and swollen joints) |
Therapy | ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE |
Uses of Hopace 5 MG
- Hopace 5 mg Tablet is used in,
- Treatment of Hypertension
- Treatment of heart failure(heart fails to pump the blood to the body)
- Treatment of coronary artery disease(disease affecting the blood vessels of the heart)
Contraindications of Hopace 5 MG
- If you are allergic to the active or inactive components of Hopace 5 mg Tablet.
Side effects of Hopace 5 MG
- Headache
- Dry Cough
- Fatigue
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Vertigo and Syncope (Dizziness)
- Hypotension(low blood pressure)
- Increase in blood potassium levels
- Angioedema (swelling of face, eyes and lips)
- Arthritis (painful and swollen joints)
Precautions and Warnings of Hopace 5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a liver disease or kidney disease. Dose adjustments may be made by your doctor with monitoring of kidney functions.
- You develop a severe allergic reaction to the medicine.
- You experience persistent side effects which worsen over time.
- You are on any other medication (including prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, herbal supplements or vitamins).
- You have a history of alcoholism
- You have heart problems
- You have blood problems(low white blood cell count)
- You are about to undergo a major operation
- You are pregnant or conceive during the course of Hopace 5 mg Tablet
Mode of Action of Hopace 5 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Hopace 5 MG
- Take the Hopace 5 mg Tablet as directed by the doctor.
- Swallow Hopace 5 mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, chew, or crush it.
- Hopace 5 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food.
- For optimal pharmacological effects, take Hopace 5 mg Tablet at a fixed time every day for the prescribed duration.
- Do not alter the dose of Hopace 5 mg Tablet without consulting with the doctor.
Interactions of Hopace 5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- To avoid adverse effects associated with medicine interaction, inform the doctor about all medicines and health supplements you are currently taking.
- Hopace 5 mg Tablet is known to interact with the following medicines:
- Diuretics(used to control blood pressure): Possibility of excessive hypotension(fall in blood pressure)
- Lithium: Use with caution. Lithium is used in mood disorders
- NSAIDs(pain killers)-concomitant use may lead to increased risk of renal impairment(abnormal kidney function) and loss of antihypertensive effect
- mTOR inhibitor(used in cancers) like everolimus; use may increase angioedema risk (swelling of face, eyes and lips)
- Aliskiren(blood pressure medicine of the class direct renin inhibitor) in patients with diabetes or in patients with renal impairment.
Storage and disposal of Hopace 5 MG
Dosage of Hopace 5 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Vijay Y
MBBS, MD in Clinical Pharmacology
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: I have high blood pressure and diabetes. Will Hopace 5 mg Tablet affect my blood sugar levels?
Q: I have read that the Hopace 5 mg Tablet increases the blood potassium levels. What can be done about this?
Q: How long do I have to take Hopace 5 mg Tablet to normalise my blood pressure?
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