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Ramipril (Altace) is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or congestive heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack.
Ramipril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Do not use ramipril if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away.
You should not use ramipril if you have ever had angioedema. Do not take this medicine within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubatril (such as Entresto).
If you have diabetes, do not use ramipril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (such as Tekturna or Tekamlo).
You should not use ramipril if you are allergic to it, or if:
you have a history of angioedema;
you recently took a heart medicine called sacubatril; or
if you are allergic to any other ACE inhibitor, such as benazepril, captopril, enalapril, fosinopril, lisinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, or trandolapril.
Do not take ramipril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubatril (such as Entresto).
If you have diabetes, do not use ramipril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (such as Tekturna or Tekamlo).
You may also need to avoid taking ramipril with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
liver disease;
a connective tissue disease such as Marfan syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis; or
if you are also taking telmisartan (Micardis).
Do not use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away. Ramipril can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester. Use effective birth control.
It is not known whether ramipril passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
Take ramipril exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Ramipril can be taken with or without food.
Swallow the tablet whole.
You may open the capsule and sprinkle the medicine into a half-cup (4 ounces) of water, apple juice, or applesauce to make swallowing easier. Swallow without chewing. You may store the mixture for up to 24 hours at room temperature, or up to 48 hours in a refrigerator.
Call your doctor if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated while taking ramipril. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure.
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often, and you may need frequent blood tests to check your potassium levels.
Drink plenty of water each day while you are taking this medication.
If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using this medicine.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medication even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking ramipril, unless your doctor has told you to.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can further lower your blood pressure and may increase some of the side effects of ramipril.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction to ramipril: hives; severe stomach pain; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes);
little or no urination;
fever, chills, sore throat, cold or flu symptoms; or
high potassium - nausea, weakness, tingly feeling, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, loss of movement.
Common ramipril side effects may include:
headache;
cough; or
dizziness, weakness, tired feeling.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use ramipril only for the indication prescribed.
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Medically reviewed by USARx EDITORIAL TEAM Last updated on 1/1/2020.
Source: Drugs.com Ramipril (www.drugs.com/ramipril.html).
Commonly reported side effects of ramipril include: hypotension and increased cough. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
Applies to ramipril: oral capsule
Oral route (Capsule; Tablet)
When pregnancy is detected, discontinue ramipril as soon as possible. Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus.
Along with its needed effects, ramipril may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking ramipril:
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Some side effects of ramipril may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
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Applies to ramipril: oral capsule, oral tablet
The most common adverse reaction is hypotension.
Very common (10% or more): Hypotension (11%)
Common (1% to 10%): Angina pectoris, postural hypotension, orthostatic blood pressure decreased
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Symptomatic hypotension, myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, tachycardia, arrhythmia, palpitation, flushing
Rare (less than 0.1%): Vascular stenosis, hypoperfusion, vasculitis
Frequency not reported: Disturbed orthostatic regulation, Raynaud's phenomenon
Common (1% to 10%): Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal inflammation, digestive disturbances, abdominal discomfort, dyspepsia
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Pancreatitis, pancreatic enzymes increased, abdominal pain, small bowel angioedema, gastritis, constipation, dry mouth
Rare (less than 0.1%): Glossitis
Frequency not reported: Dysphagia, gastroenteritis, increased salivation, gastric pain, aphthous stomatitis
Common (1% to 10%): Fatigue, asthenia, vertigo, bronchitis, sinusitis, chest pain
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Peripheral edema, pyrexia, libido decreased
Rare (less than 0.1%): Conjunctivitis, hearing impaired, tinnitus
Frequency not reported: Hearing loss, edema, malaise, gynecomastia
Common (1% to 10%): Cough, nonproductive tickling cough, cough increased, dyspnea
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Bronchospasm, asthma aggravated
Frequency not reported: Eosinophilic pneumonitis, epistaxis, nasal congestion
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Depressed mood, anxiety, nervousness, restlessness, sleep disorder
Rare (less than 0.1%): Confusional state
Frequency not reported: Depression, insomnia, disturbance in attention
Common (1% to 10%): Headache, dizziness, syncope
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Paresthesia, dysgeusia, ageusia, somnolence
Rare (less than 0.1%): Tremor, balance disorder
Frequency not reported: Smell disturbance, amnesia, convulsions, neuralgia, neuropathy, cerebral ischemia, ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, psychomotor skills impaired, burning sensation, parosmia
Common (1% to 10%): Muscle spasm, myalgia
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Arthralgia
Frequency not reported: Arthritis
Common (1% to 10%): Maculopapular rash
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Pruritus, hyperhidrosis
Rare (less than 0.1%): Exfoliative dermatitis, urticaria, onycholysis
Frequency not reported: Purpura, pemphigus, pemphigoid, erythema multiforme, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens Johnson syndrome, sweating increased, alopecia, psoriasis aggravated, dermatitis psoriasiform, lichenoid exanthema, enanthema
Common (1% to 10%): Abnormal kidney function
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Renal impairment, acute renal failure
Common (1% to 10%): Creatinine increased, blood potassium increased
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Anorexia, decreased appetite, BUN increased
Frequency not reported: Weight gain, hyponatremia, loss of appetite, uric acid elevated, blood glucose elevated, blood sodium decreased
Postmarketing reports: Hypoglycemia
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Worsening of preexisting proteinuria, urine output increased, transient erectile impotence
Frequency not reported: Proteinuria, impotence
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Visual disturbance, blurred vision
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Eosinophilia, hemoglobin or hematocrit decreased
Rare (less than 0.1%): Neutropenia, agranulocytosis, white blood cell count decreased, red blood cell count decreased, platelet count decreased
Frequency not reported: Pancytopenia, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, bone marrow failure
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Hepatic enzymes increased, conjugated bilirubin increased
Rare (less than 0.1%): Cholestatic jaundice, hepatocellular damage
Frequency not reported: Hepatic failure, hepatitis, jaundice, acute liver failure, hepatocellular damage, cholestatic hepatitis, cytolytic hepatitis, serum bilirubin elevated
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Angioneurotic edema, angioedema
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Photosensitivity
Frequency not reported: Anaphylactic reaction, anaphylactoid reaction, apparent hypersensitivity reaction, antinuclear antibody increased
Frequency not reported: Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
Medically reviewed by USARx EDITORIAL TEAM Last updated on 1/1/2020.
Source: Drugs.com Ramipril (www.drugs.com/ramipril.html).
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