Ramistar 1.25 Tablet
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Manufactured By Lupin Ltd
Composition Ramipril (1.25mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )
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Ramistar 1.25 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is widely used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure and may be prescribed after a heart attack. It also lowers the chances of having a heart attack or stroke.
Ramistar 1.25 Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken empty stomach or with a meal. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or even if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel any symptoms, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use.
Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, not smoking, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. The most common side effects of this medicine include feeling dizzy or drowsy, headache, dry cough, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and low blood pressure. Most of these are temporary and resolve with time. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.
USES OF RAMISTAR TABLET
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
- Heart failure
BENEFITS OF RAMISTAR TABLET
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Ramistar 1.25 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called ACE inhibitors. It reduces stress on the heart and relaxes the blood vessels. This widens the blood vessels and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around your body, thereby lowering your blood pressure. Controlled blood pressure reduces the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel immediate benefit from taking this medicine, however, it helps you maintain your blood pressure in the long term.
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SIDE EFFECTS OF RAMISTAR TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ramistar
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Dry cough
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Decreased blood pressure
HOW TO USE RAMISTAR TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ramistar 1.25 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW RAMISTAR TABLET WORKS
Ramistar 1.25 Tablet is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Ramistar 1.25 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ramistar 1.25 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ramistar 1.25 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ramistar 1.25 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ramistar 1.25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ramistar 1.25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
Ramistar 1.25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ramistar 1.25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.
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Q: Is Ramistar safe to use?
A: Ramistar is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is Ramistar a diuretic?
A: No, Ramistar is not a diuretic. It belongs to a class of drugs called ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors), which is mainly used to reduce high blood pressure.
Q: Is Ramistar a nitrate or a statin?
A: Ramistar is neither a nitrate nor a statin. It is an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure.
Q: Can I take Ramistar with Ibuprofen?
A: Ibuprofen can be taken with Ramistar, however, it is known that ibuprofen and other NSAIDs may reduce the antihypertensive effects of ramipril. Consult your doctor about any medications currently taken before starting and while on ramipril
Q: Does Ramistar cause cough?
A: Yes, non-productive tickling cough, is one of the common side effects of Ramistar.
Q: Does Ramistar cause frequent urination?
A: No, Ramistar has no known effect on increasing the frequency of urination. It may rarely increase the urine output but not affect the frequency of urination.
Q: Does Ramistar cause itching?
A: Yes, Ramistar may cause itching of skin. However, It is not very commonly observed.
Q: Does Ramistar cause an increase in potassium levels in the blood?
A: Yes, increased potassium levels in the blood (hyperkalemia) is one the common side effects of Ramistar.
Q: Does Ramistar cause depression?
A: Yes, Ramistar may cause depression; however, it is not very commonly observed.
Q: Does Ramistar known to cause thinning of the blood?
A: No. Ramistar has no known effect on blood thinning.
Q: Can I take Ramistar with sildenafil?
A: Yes, Ramistar can be taken with Sildenafil. However, there could be an excessive fall in blood pressure when taken together and you can experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, flushing, headache, or an increased heart rate. So, special caution must be taken when taking both the drugs together and inform your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
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