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Brand Name : Altace
Generic Name : ramipril

Overview (Source: MedicineNet)
Ramipril belongs in a class of drugs called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. ACE inhibitors are used for treating high blood pressure , heart failure and for preventing kidney failure due to high blood pressure and diabetes . Other ACE inhibitors are enalapril (Vasotec), quinapril (Accupril), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), benazepril (Lotensin), lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil), moexipril (Univasc) and trandolapril (Mavik). ...
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Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)
Before taking ramipril, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to ramipril, benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), trandolapril (Mavik), or any other medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as indomethacin (Indocin); diuretics ('water pills'); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid); and potassium supplements. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart, liver, or kidney disease; lupus; scleroderma; diabetes; or angioedema, a condition that causes difficulty swallowing or breathing and painful swelling of the the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs. tell your doctor if you plan to become pregnant or are breast-feeding. if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking ramipril. you should know that diarrhea, vomiting, not drinking enough fluids, and sweating a lot can cause a drop in blood pressure, which may cause lightheadedness and fainting. ...
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Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)
Ramipril may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: headache; dizziness; cough; upset stomach; vomiting; excessive tiredness; weakness. Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately: swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs; hoarseness; difficulty breathing or swallowing; yellowing of the skin or eyes; fever, sore throat, chills, and other signs of infection; lightheadedness; fainting. Ramipril may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html ] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. ...
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Further Reading on ramipril
  • Diabetic Nephropathy - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Diabetic nephropathy is treated with medications that lower blood pressure and protect the kidneys . These medications may reverse ...ACE) inhibitors, such as captopril, lisinopril, ramipril , and...

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