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About Ramilor 2.5mg/50mg Tablet

LOSARTAN+RAMIPRIL belongs to the group of medications called ‘antihypertensives’ used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). High blood pressure is a chronic (long-term) condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently at higher than normal levels. If left untreated, this condition can increase the risk of heart-related diseases like heart attack, heart failure, stroke, irregular heartbeat, and other complications.

LOSARTAN+RAMIPRIL contains Ramipril and Losartan. Ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and works by lowering the body’s production of substances that could narrow the blood vessels and increase blood pressure. Losartan is an angiotensin-II receptor blocker (ARB) that narrows the blood vessels increasing the blood pressure, therefore blocking angiotensin can result in widening of the narrowed blood vessels. Together, LOSARTAN+RAMIPRIL allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels.

You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. LOSARTAN+RAMIPRIL may cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure), especially when you stand or sit up quickly, dry cough, weakness, stomach pain, diarrhea, indigestion, feeling or being sick, skin rash, chest pain, muscle cramps, hyperkalemia (increased potassium levels in the blood), and hypoglycemia (decreased glucose levels in the blood). If any of these side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to take LOSARTAN+RAMIPRIL if you are allergic to any contents of it, have severe liver impairment, have angioedema (serious allergic reaction), having dialysis treatment, have renal artery stenosis (a kidney problem in which blood supply to the kidney is reduced), and have severe hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure). It is also not recommended for use in children, pregnant and breastfeeding women. The dose may have to be adjusted in elderly people. It is not advised to consume alcohol as it can increase dizziness. LOSARTAN+RAMIPRIL may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

Uses of Ramilor 2.5mg/50mg Tablet

Hypertension

Medicinal Benefits of Ramilor 2.5mg/50mg Tablet

LOSARTAN+RAMIPRIL is used in the treatment of hypertension. It works by lowering the body’s production of substances that could increase blood pressure and also widens narrowed blood vessels. It allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels. It can reduce the risk of heart failure, and stroke and delay the worsening of kidney problems. It can also be given as a treatment for chronic heart failure. 

Directions for Use

LOSARTAN+RAMIPRIL is available in the tablet dosage form. Tablet: The dose and duration of the medicine are determined by the doctor. Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Take the medication at a fixed time every day for better results.

Side Effects of Ramilor 2.5mg/50mg Tablet

• Dizziness
• Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure), especially when you stand or sit up quickly
• Dry cough
• Weakness
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion
• Feeling or being sick
• Skin rash
• Chest pain
• Muscle cramps
• Hyperkalemia (increased potassium levels in the blood)
• Hypoglycemia (decreased glucose levels in the blood)

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Before taking LOSARTAN+RAMIPRIL, inform your doctor if you have heart, kidney, or liver problems. LOSARTAN+RAMIPRIL may sometimes cause a decrease in blood pressure than normal, especially in dehydrated people who are taking diuretics (medicines to treat edema) and have low levels of sodium. Regularly check your blood pressure levels to avoid any risk. LOSARTAN+RAMIPRIL should also be used with caution in patients who are taking treatment for allergy, have hyperkalemia (high potassium levels), have adrenal gland problems, and have systemic lupus erythematosus (a skin disease).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

LOSARTAN+RAMIPRIL may interact with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (ibuprofen and indomethacin), pain killer(aspirin), medicines used for the treatment of low blood pressure, shock, cardiac failure, or allergies (ephedrine, noradrenaline), medicine used to treat long-term heart failure (sacubitril+valsartan), medicine that suppress immune system (ciclosporin, sirolimus, and everolimus), water pill (furosemide), medicines which can increase the amount of potassium in your blood (spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride, trimethoprim and trimethoprim+sulfamethoxazole), blood thinner (heparin), steroid medicine (prednisolone), medicine to treat gout (allopurinol), medicine to treat heart rhythm problems (procainamide), medicines used to treat cancer (temsirolimus and amifostine), antipsychotics, medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes (vildagliptin and insulin), medicine used to treat diarrhea (racecadotril), medicine to treat high blood pressure (aliskiren), and antidepressants (baclofen and lithium).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

LOSARTAN+RAMIPRIL should not be used in patients with liver impairment, angioedema (serious allergic reaction), under dialysis treatment, renal artery stenosis (a kidney problem in which blood supply to the kidney is reduced), and severe hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

It is not advised to consume alcohol while taking LOSARTAN+RAMIPRIL as it can increase dizziness.

PREGNANCY

It is not recommended to take LOSARTAN+RAMIPRIL while you are pregnant (especially during the second and third trimesters) as it may be harmful to the unborn baby. Consult your doctor before the use of LOSARTAN+RAMIPRIL.

BREAST FEEDING

It is not recommended to take LOSARTAN+RAMIPRIL while you are breastfeeding as it may cause harmful effects on the nursing baby. Consult your doctor before the use of LOSARTAN+RAMIPRIL.

DRIVING

LOSARTAN+RAMIPRIL may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

LIVER

LOSARTAN+RAMIPRIL should be given with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

KIDNEY

LOSARTAN+RAMIPRIL should be given with caution in patients with a history of kidney diseases. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.