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Indications

Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.

Ramipril is also used to improve survival after a heart attack. It may also be used in high-risk patients (such as patients with heart disease/diabetes) to help prevent heart attacks and strokes.

This medication may also be used to treat heart failure in patients who have had a recent heart attack. Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Use and Dosage

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily.

If you are taking the capsule form of ramipril, swallow it whole. If you have difficulty swallowing the capsule, the capsule may be opened, and the contents sprinkled onto cool applesauce (about 4 ounces) or mixed in half a glass of water or apple juice (4 ounces/120 millilitres). Swallow or drink the whole mixture.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day. Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.

For the treatment of high blood pressure, it may take several weeks before you get the full benefit of this medication. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens (such as if your blood pressure readings remain high or increase).

Side Effects

Common side effects include:

• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Spinning sensation
• Tiredness
• Dry cough
• Stomach discomfort

In most cases, the side effects caused by Altace are mild and temporary. If the adverse reactions persist or worsen, you may have to continue taking this prescribed drug and immediately consult your doctor or any healthcare provider.

Severe side effects include:

• Fainting
• Muscle weakness
• Irregular heartbeat
• Changes in urine output
• Severe abdominal pain
• Persistent vomiting
• Yellowish eyes and skin

This is not a complete list of Altace’s side effects.

Cautions

Before taking ramipril, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other ACE inhibitors (such as benazepril); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of a history of an allergic reaction which included swelling of the face/lips/tongue/throat (angioedema), blood filtering procedures (such as LDL apheresis, dialysis), elevated level of potassium in the blood.

This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you dizzier. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).

To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

Too much sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting may cause dehydration and increase your risk of lightheadedness. Report prolonged diarrhea or vomiting to your doctor. Be sure to drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration unless your doctor directs you otherwise.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

This product may increase your potassium levels. Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, including dizziness and increases in potassium levels.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while using ramipril. Ramipril may harm an unborn baby. If you become pregnant, talk to your doctor right away about the risks and benefits of this medication. Consult your doctor for more details. (See also Warning section.)

It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Form and Strengths

Altace is available in the following form and strengths:

• Altace Tablet:
  • 1.25 mg
  • 2.5 mg
  • 5 mg
  • 10 mg
• Ramipril Capsule:
  • 1.25 mg
  • 2.5 mg
  • 5 mg
  • 10 mg

FAQ

Is Altace a diuretic?

This prescription drug is not a diuretic.

Does Altace lower heart rate?

For hypertensive patients with increased heart rate, this drug could help normalize the heart rate.

Can this medication cause erectile dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction has not been directly linked to this drug.

Resources:

1. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0fc34cd8-86e6-4034-73bd-4263a68ba046
2. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-8982/altace-oral/details
3. https://www.drugs.com/altace.html