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About Cardiopril 5 Capsule

RAMIPRIL belongs to the group of blood pressure-lowering medications called 'Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors' primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and reduce the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure. High blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the pressure in the blood vessels is high. The blood exerts a high pressure on the walls of blood vessels (arteries), leading to hypertension. Heart failure can occur when your heart is unable to pump blood sufficiently required to the remaining of the body. A heart attack or stroke is the blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle. The blockade usually occurs due to the build-up of fat/cholesterol in the coronary artery (which supplies blood to the heart).

RAMIPRIL works by lowering the body’s production of substances that could increase blood pressure. RAMIPRIL relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body thereby lowering the raised blood pressure and the reduce the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure.

Take RAMIPRIL with or without food. Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet, swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Take RAMIPRIL at the same time every day. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects like headache, dizziness, fatigue, and cough. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually continue taking RAMIPRIL for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Try not to stop taking it on your own as it may cause a sudden increase the blood pressure, chest pain, or heart attack. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels, and kidney functioning is advised while taking RAMIPRIL. It would help if you consumed low salt (table salt) and a low-fat diet while taking RAMIPRIL. Avoid taking RAMIPRIL if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor, he/she may prescribe you alternate medicine. RAMIPRIL is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as the efficacy and safety have not been established.

Uses of Cardiopril 5 Capsule

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Prevention of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.

Medicinal Benefits of Cardiopril 5 Capsule

RAMIPRIL relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body. This helps in lowering the blood pressure and the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. RAMIPRIL helps in reducing both standing and lying down blood pressure without any orthostatic effect (sudden decrease in blood pressure which might occur when a person stands up suddenly). However, when dehydrated RAMIPRIL may show an orthostatic effect. Continued usage of RAMIPRIL helps in decreasing the severity of heart failure, rate of hospitalization, and symptoms such as weakness and shortness of breath. RAMIPRIL is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure.

Directions for Use

Swallow the tablet with a glass of water as a whole. Do not crush, break or chew the tablet. RAMIPRIL can be taken with or without food at the same time daily for best results. Take RAMIPRIL exactly as prescribed by your doctor. RAMIPRIL should not be taken unless prescribed by a doctor. Based on your medical condition your doctor will advise for how long you need to take RAMIPRIL.

Side Effects of Cardiopril 5 Capsule

Like all medicines, RAMIPRIL may cause side effects, although not everybody experiences them. Headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, low blood pressure, inflammation of the sinus (sinusitis), shortness of breath, stomach pain, diarrhea, indigestion, skin rash, chest pain, muscle pain, and increased levels of potassium in the blood are the common side-effects of RAMIPRIL. Please consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects persistently.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take RAMIPRIL if you are allergic to any of its contents. Talk to your doctor if you have heart, kidney or liver problems. RAMIPRIL may sometimes cause a decrease in blood pressure than normal, especially in dehydrated people, who are taking diuretics (medicines to treat oedema) and low levels of sodium. Regularly check your blood pressure levels to avoid any risk. Avoid taking RAMIPRIL if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor, he/she may prescribe you alternate medicine. RAMIPRIL is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as the efficacy and safety have not been established. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects. Consult your doctor if you have lost a lot of body fluids through vomiting, diarrhoea or sweating more than normal or if you are taking low water tablets to treat oedema (diuretics), or if you undergo dialysis. Stop taking RAMIPRIL one day before receiving an anaesthetic to undergo any surgery or dental procedure. Inform your doctor that you are taking RAMIPRIL. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels and kidney functioning is advised while taking RAMIPRIL.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

 RAMIPRIL may have interaction with sacubitril/valsartan (used to treat severe heart failure), aspirin, naproxen and ibuprofen (used to relieve pain), sildenafil (used to treat erectile dysfunction), allopurinol (used to treat gout), sitagliptin, metformin and insulin glargine (used to treat diabetes), furosemide (used to treat edema/swelling), prednisolone (used to treat inflammation) and pregabalin (used to treat anxiety, fits, and neuropathic pain).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 RAMIPRIL may have interactions with angioedema (swelling), congestive heart failure (heart problems), hemodialysis, low blood pressure, hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in the body),  liver diseases, and kidney dysfunction.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking RAMIPRIL to avoid unpleasant side effects. Alcohol intake might interfere with the working of RAMIPRIL. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

PREGNANCY

It is not recommended to take RAMIPRIL while you are pregnant. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether RAMIPRIL can be given to pregnant women or not.

BREAST FEEDING

It is not recommended to take RAMIPRIL while you are breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether RAMIPRIL can be given to breastfeeding mothers or not.

DRIVING

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

LIVER

Dose adjustment may be needed. RAMIPRIL should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

KIDNEY

Dose adjustment may be needed. RAMIPRIL should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.