Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S

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This drug is prescribed to patients with high blood pressure (normal blood pressure for adults is usually 120/80 mmHg) and to patients with kidney diseases because of diabetes, who are suffering from hypertension. Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S is also prescribed to patients with a history of heart diseases and stroke as Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S is very efficient in decreasing the risk of future heart illnesses. Hypertension left untreated can cause severe damage to the brain, heart, kidney, blood vessels, and other body organs. High blood pressure is caused by narrowing of the arteries (blood vessels that take blood to the organs) thus Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S helps prevent the decrease in the diameter of the vessels keeping them healthy and working efficiently.

One to two tablets per day is commonly prescribed to patients to be taken either with or without food. Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S is to be taken regularly, preferably at the same time each day to help the patient remember their daily dose. The patient ought to discuss with their physician before ceasing intake of the medicine even if the patient is no longer suffering from common symptoms of hypertension as ceasing the intake of the medicine has been reported in cases of rebound hypertension (the re-emergence of high blood pressure), therefore, physicians taper of the Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S’s dosage before completely stopping it.

Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S might show mild side effects such as dry cough, dizziness, and skin rash which resolve on their own in a few days. Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S is not safe to be prescribed to pregnant or lactating mothers or individuals under the age of 6 years. While undergoing treatment with Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S, the physician may ask the patient to get certain lab work done periodically to monitor the effects of the drug on the patient’s body and monitor the patient’s blood pressure, kidney, and liver functions along with potassium levels regularly. Accordingly, the physician may change the dosage of the drug prescribed.

Indications

Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S can be used to treat:

• High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
• Congestive Heart Failure (A type of heart disease)
• Myocardial Infarction (A type of heart disease)
• Diabetic Nephropathy 

How Does Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S Work?

This drug belongs to a group of drugs known as Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Angiotensin is a natural hormone found in the body that works by narrowing the blood vessels in the human body. Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S works by inhibiting the formation of angiotensin II and thereby preventing the narrowing of blood vessels and aiding the free and proper flow of blood to the organs and through the blood vessels.

How To Use Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S 

Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S is prescribed to be taken 1-2 times daily; orally (by mouth) either with or without food. Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S’s dosage may differ for each patient as the treatment regime for each patient depends upon their weight, stage of illness, each patient’s response to Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S and any pre-existing medical condition a patient might have. Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S is not prescribed to pregnant or lactating mothers nor to women who are planning to start a family.

It is advised to not stop treatment abruptly without consulting a doctor as the risk of heart failure and stroke is significantly increased without the drug. It is normal to experience the changes of the drug on your body after a minimum of 2 weeks in cases of treatment for high blood pressure. For heart disease, the changes in the body and blood pressure brought about by Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S may take weeks or maybe months to experience. During the treatment, the doctor may alter the dosage (either increase or decrease) after a grace period of a few weeks depending on the patient’s response to treatment and any adverse effects felt by the patient.

The first dose is preferably taken an hour before bedtime as it may cause dizziness, if Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S doesn’t cause dizziness for the patient then it is better to ingest a tablet an hour before breakfast each morning. It is advised that the drug is taken at the same time each day, an alarm can be placed to remind patients to take Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S at the proper time each day. If the patient misses a dose of Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S, they should take it immediately but if the time for the next dose of the drug is near then it’s beneficial for patients to skip the missed dose and take the tablets as per schedule, doubling of doses has proven to cause severe side effects.

Dosage

Adult Dosage

Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S is prescribed to be taken usually once daily. After a few weeks, the doctor may alter the dosage depending upon the patient’s response to treatment and any adverse effects felt by the patient.

Child Dosage 

Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S is not prescribed to patients under the age of 18 years.

Elderly Dosage

For patients over the age of 75 years, the drug’s dosage may be lower than usual. If after a few weeks the patient’s blood pressure levels do not decrease the physician may increase the patient’s dosage.

Pregnancy Use and Lactation

This drug is not to be taken or prescribed to expecting and lactating mothers as it may have fatal consequences for the unborn child. If you are taking the drug and become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Small amounts of this drug can be transferred to the child through breast milk and therefore cause low blood pressure in the child thus Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S isn’t recommended to lactating mothers. If you are planning to conceive and are taking Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S as treatment, then refer to the doctor. The physician is likely to change your medicine and dosage.

Contraindications

Please tell your doctor if you have a history of any of the following before using Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S:

• Allergic reaction to Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S or any other drug or ingredient
• Pregnancy
• Patients undergoing dialysis treatment
• Severe heart impairment/disease
• Severe liver impairment/disease
• Severe kidney impairment/disease
• Low blood pressure
• Low salt diet 
• Severe diarrhea 
• Low number of white blood cells in the blood
• Severe vomiting

Precautions

Please tell your doctor about any of the following conditions before using Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S

• Mild to moderate hepatic (liver) impairment
• Biliary obstruction (blockage of bile ducts)
• Aortic or mitral stenosis (heart valve narrowing)
• Renal impairment (kidney damage) and kidney transplantation
• Aortic or mitral stenosis (heart valve narrowing) or obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (abnormal thickening of heart muscle)
• Diabetes
• Hypotension
• Cough
• Surgery/General anesthesia

Please monitor serum potassium in the elderly and renal impairment (kidney damage) before taking the Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S.

Interactions With Other Medications

Please tell your doctor about the use of the following before using Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S:

• Aliskerin 
• Other antihypertensives 
• Antihistamines
• NSAIDs (Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen)
• Antidepressants
• Anesthesia 
• Prednisolone 
• Allopurinol 
• Nitrates 
• Muscle relaxants 
• Immunosuppressants 
• Diuretics 
• K+ supplements
• K+ -sparing diuretics (Spironolactone, Amiloride)
• Anti-Diabetic drugs
• Lithium (Prescribed for bipolar and/or depression)

Adverse Effects

Common Adverse Effects

Like most medicines, Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S has certain side effects which include:

• Dry Cough (Tends to disappear once patient stops taking Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S)
• Skin Rash
• Dizziness
• Hyperkalemia (excessive amounts of protein in the body)
• Change in taste

These effects tend to be mild and resolve in a few days of taking Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S.

Rare Adverse Effects

If any of the following adverse effects are seen or felt, the patient is advised to immediately contact their doctor.

• Change in color of urine/Infrequent urination
• Chest pain
• Heart palpitations
• Weight gain
• Swelling of hands and feet/ankle
• Difficulty in breathing
• Swelling of the chest 
• Difficulty with vision (eye pain)

How To Cope with Some of The Adverse Effects

• Feeling dizzy (lightheaded) or weak -If the medication makes you feel dizzy or weak, stop what you’re doing and sit or lie down until you feel better and do not rise too fast or immediately from a sitting or lying down position to a standing posture. Do not drive or use tools or machinery in case of any of these effects.
• Skin Rash- can be eased by applying soothing and healing lotions or creams such as calamine lotion/cream. Apply a cold compress to the rash to help reduce itchiness and redness caused by the rash.
• Dry Cough – Can be eased by adding honey to warm drinks and having oral lozenges, to provide soothing relief to an irritated throat. Ginger tea has been known to decrease inflammation of an irritated throat thus, providing relief.
• Change in taste – this tends to go away as soon as the patient stops taking the medicine but during treatment; saltwater with baking soda (half a teaspoon of salt and baking soda in water) rinses and chewing on sugar-free gum can help dissipate the change in taste.

FAQs

#1. Can Lifestyle Changes Help Me With My Condition?

Yes. You can adopt certain healthy lifestyle changes to help with high blood pressure. These include quitting smoking, avoiding alcohol, eating a wholesome diet consisting of fresh vegetables and fruits with the cut down of salt, and incorporating physical activity in your daily routine.

#2. What If I Take Too Much Of Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S?

In case of too much consumption by accident, kindly contact your doctor or nearby hospital straight away. The amount of medication that can result in severe side effects varies from person to person. An overdose results in slowing down of heart rate and difficulty breathing accompanied by dizziness and fainting spells.

#3. Is It Safe To Have Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S Before Undergoing Any Surgical Procedure?

If the surgical procedure involves general anesthesia, the surgeon may ask the patient to stop their intake of the drug for 24 hours as general anesthesia also tends to lower blood pressure levels in a few patients.

#4. How Is Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S Supposed To Be Taken?

Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S is to be ingested orally one to two times daily or as per a doctor’s prescription.

Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S is to be taken either with or without food, preferably with water to ease the tablet’s passage to the patient’s throat.

#5. How Does Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S Work?

This drug belongs to a group of drugs known as Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Angiotensin is a natural hormone found in the body that works by narrowing the blood vessels in the human body. Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S works by inhibiting the formation of angiotensin II and thereby preventing the narrowing of blood vessels and aiding the free and proper flow of blood to the organs and through the blood vessels.

#6. Can I Take Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S During My Pregnancy?

No. Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S has been known to cause harm to the fetus and cause complications during pregnancy. Hence, it is advised to consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or may think you are pregnant. Small amounts of this drug can be transferred to the child through breast milk and therefore cause low blood pressure in the child thus Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S isn’t recommended to lactating mothers. If you are planning to conceive and are taking Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S as treatment, then refer to the doctor. The physician is likely to change your medicine and dosage.

#7. How To Store Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S?

Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S is to be kept away from the reach of children, in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity as that tends to ruin certain drugs.

#8. Does Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S Cause Addiction?

No. This drug has shown no evidence to prove addiction of any kind in any patient.

#9. What Lab Tests Will Be Prescribed While Treatment With Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S And How Often?

Kidney and liver function tests along with blood tests to keep a check on serum potassium levels are advised to be done periodically. It is also advised that patients learn to monitor their blood pressure levels daily from the comfort of their homes and inform their doctor of any changes seen.

#10. Can I Consume Alcohol With Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S?

Alcohol is also known to lower your blood pressure which if taken with the medication may lead to extreme dizziness. It is best to avoid the intake of alcohol during your treatment.

#11. How Long Will I Have To Continue Taking The Medication?

It is a long-term treatment, and you might have to continue taking the medication even for the rest of your life.

#12. What If I Forget to Take The Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S?

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#13. Is Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S Safe to Give to Elderly Patients?

Yes. This drug can be easily and safely prescribed to patients above 18 years of age. For elderly patients the dosage of the drug may be lower than normal due to decreased kidney function, Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S may not be effectively removed from the body and so, in such cases, the doctor may prescribe an altered dose of the Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S.

#14. Can Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S Interfere with Fertility?

There is no evidence to support the above statement. If a patient does become pregnant it is imperative that they inform their doctor immediately as Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S can have fatal effects on the developing fetus.

#15. What Are Common Side Effects Caused By Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S?

• Dry Cough (Tends to disappear once patient stops taking Ramipace 10mg Tablet 14 ‘S)
• Skin Rash
• Dizziness
• Hyperkalemia (excessive amounts of protein in the body)
• Change in taste

#16. Can I Drive After Taking This Medication?

This medication is known to make you dizzy hence if that happens kindly avoid driving or operating any heavy machinery.