Ramipres 5mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Ramipres 5 MG Description
Ramipres 5 tablet is an antihypertensive medication. It is used to lower high blood pressure. It is also used to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Ramipres 5 tablet contains ramipril as th
e active substance. It works by relaxing the blood vessels and decreasing the production of certain substances in the body which increase blood pressure. Along with taking this medicine, it is recommended to make specific lifestyle changes like eating a balanced diet, reducing salt intake, exercising regularly and avoiding smoking and alcohol to control your blood pressure levels. Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration recommended by your doctor. Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own. Before starting Ramipres 5 tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹81.53 |
You Save | ₹10.08 (11% on MRP) |
Contains | Ramipril(5.0 Mg) |
Uses | High blood pressure |
Side effects | Headache, dry cough, dizziness, diarrhoea |
Therapy | ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE |
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Uses of Ramipres 5 MG
- Ramipres 5 tablet is used for lowering increased blood pressure.
- It is also used to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Contraindications of Ramipres 5 MG
- If you are allergic to ramipril, any other ACE inhibitors, or any other ingredient of Ramipres 5 tablet.
- If you have a history of allergic reaction called angioedema (swelling of lips, tongue, throat, itching, red marks on hands and feet).
- If you have taken or are taking sacubitril/valsartan for the management of heart failure in adults. If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.
- If you are on dialysis or any other type of blood filtration.
- If you have a condition called renal artery stenosis where the blood supply to your kidney is reduced.
- If you are more than 3 months pregnant.
- If your blood pressure is abnormally low or unstable.
- If you have diabetes or kidney disorder and you are treated with a blood pressure lowering medicine containing aliskiren.
Side effects of Ramipres 5 MG
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Dry tickly cough
- Diarrhoea
- Indigestion
Precautions and Warnings of Ramipres 5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have heart, liver, or kidney disorders.
- You have diarrhoea, vomiting, sweating more than usual, on a low salt diet, taking diuretics (water
- tablets) for a long time or having dialysis.
- You are going to have a treatment called desensitization to reduce your allergy.
- You are scheduled for surgery and are going to receive an anesthetic.
- You have high potassium levels in your blood.
- You are taking medicines or have conditions that may decrease sodium levels in your blood.
- You are taking medicines that may increase the risk of an allergic reaction called angioedema.
- You have conditions like scleroderma or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
- You think you are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant.
- You are taking any other medicines for treating other health conditions.
Mode of Action of Ramipres 5 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Ramipres 5 MG
- Ramipres 5 tablet should be taken exactly as recommended by the doctor.
- Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, break, or chew the medicine.
- Do not take more than the prescribed dose.
Interactions of Ramipres 5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way how Ramipres 5 tablet works or this medicine itself might affect the working of other medicines.
- Inform your doctor about all the medicines, herbals, or supplements that you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled....
- Particular care should be taken if you are taking medicines called NSAIDs like aspirin (used to treat pain); blood sugar-lowering medicines; valsartan, telmisartan, losartan: angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) (a different class of antihypertensives used for high blood pressure); pregabalin (used to treat pain associated with nerve damage); azathioprine used after organ transplantation, blood thinners like heparin as it may reduce the potassium levels, adn salts containing potassium....
- Amiloride, spironolactone, or triamterene, which increase urine output can increase potassium levels when used along with this medicine.
- Caution should be exercised when using antibiotics like trimethoprim alone or with sulfamethoxazole as it may increase potassium levels.
Storage and disposal of Ramipres 5 MG
- Store Ramipres 5 tablet below 25°C protected from sunlight and moisture.
- Keep out of sight and reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Ramipres 5 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
- If you missed any dose of Ramipres 5 tablet, take it as soon as you remember.
- If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule.
- Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for a missed one.
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the composition of Ramipres 5 tablet?
Q: Any diet restriction I have to follow if I have high blood pressure?
- Avoid high potassium-containing foods (spinach, banana, peas, kidney beans).
- Low-salt diet is preferred.
- Avoid fruits, foods, and health supplements with a high potassium content.
Q: Is Ramipres 5 tablet suitable for children?
Q: Is Ramipres 5 tablet available without a prescription?
Q: What is Ramipres 5 used for?
- Ramipres 5 tablet is used for lowering increased blood pressure.
- It is also used to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Q: When to take Ramipres 5?
Q: Can I stop Ramipres 5 on my own?
Q: Can I take Ramipres 5 with other medicines?
Q: Can I take Ramipres 5 if I am pregnant?
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