Tritace (5mg) 28 Tablets

Ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by blocking a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to tighten. As a result, ramipril relaxes the blood vessels. This lowers blood pressure and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart.

ACE Inhibitors

This medicine is used to treat:

• high blood pressure
• heart failure
• prevents strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems

Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment

Overdosing symptoms may present as trouble breathing or passing out. Seek immediate help in case of overdose

If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

Your doctor may suggest that you take your first dose before bedtime because it can make you feel dizzy. After the very first dose, you can take ramipril at any time during the day. Try to take it at the same time every day. You can take ramipril with or without food.

Do not use in case of:

• You are pregnant or planning to be
• you have an allergic reaction to ACE inhibitors
• hepatic failure
• hypotension
• hyperkalemia
• neutropenia
• pregnancy

Common side effects include:

• dizziness or lightheadedness
• dry cough
• headaches
• diarrhea
• vomiting

Tell your doctor right away if:

• you face serious side effects such as nausea or vomiting that doesn’t stop, fainitng spells, muscle weakness, irregular heartbeats
• you have any serious medical condition or taking any medication for those
• you are on dialysis or have high potassium levels in blood
• you are pregnant ot planning to conceive

This medication may interact with these drugs:

• aliskiren
• sirolimus
• lithium drugs
• drugs that increase potassium levels in blood
• NSAIDs
• drugs that may increase BP

Store at room temperature, away from light, heat, moisture and children

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Take the medicine at the same time each day even if you are feeling well