Ramipril 1.25 Mg

Ramipril 1.25mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Ramipril 1.25mg Tablet is also used to improve survival after a heart attack. It may also be used in high risk patients (such as patients with heart disease/diabetes) to help prevent heart attacks and strokes. This medication may also be used to treat heart failure in patients who have had a recent heart attack.Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily. Tablet is usually swallowed whole. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep out of the reach of children.

his drug may cause nausea, vomiting, persistent cough, and fatigue.

Avoid use of this drug during pregnancy and prescribe an alternative. Evidence has demonstrated fetal abnormalities or risks when used during pregnancy. Evidence and/or expert consensus has demonstrated harmful infant effects when used during breastfeeding.

Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur especially when you get up from a lying or sitting position Hyperkalemia (high potassium in the blood) may occur while you are using this medicine. Check with your doctor right away if you have the following symptoms: abdominal or stomach pain, confusion, difficulty with breathing, irregular heartbeat, nausea or vomiting, nervousness, numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips, shortness of breath, or weakness or heaviness of the legs Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. ,If you think you have become pregnant while using this medicine, tell your doctor right away. Patient should avoid activities requiring mental alertness or coordination until drug effects are realized, as drug may cause dizziness. Advise patient to rise slowly from a sitting or lying position. Patient should avoid using potassium-containing supplements or salts while taking this drug.

Product Information: ALTACE(R) oral capsules, ramipril oral capsules. King Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Bristol, TN, 2010. eintz B, Verho M, Brockmeier D, et al: Multiple-dose pharmacokinetics of ramipril in patients with chronic congestive heart failure. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 1993; 22(suppl 9):S36-S42. Product Information: Ramipril oral capsules, ramipril oral capsules. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc (per DailyMed), East Windsor, NJ, 2021

Ramipril, an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, is metabolized to a more potent ramiprilat (active drug). Both prevent the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a vasoconstrictor agent, which decreases vasopressor activity and aldosterone secretion

Antihypertensive