Cadpril 5 mg Tablet

Cadpril 5 mg Tablet contains ramipril 5 mg in each tablet. Ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to help lower blood pressure and reduce the strain on the heart. Cadpril 5 mg Tablet may also be prescribed to help protect the heart and kidneys in certain patients at risk. It is a prescription heart and blood pressure medicine, and the exact use depends on your doctor’s diagnosis.

How it works: Ramipril in Cadpril 5 mg Tablet blocks a substance in the body that narrows blood vessels, so the vessels relax and blood can flow more easily. As a tablet, it is taken by mouth and then absorbed to help lower blood pressure and reduce workload on the heart.

Cadpril 5 mg Tablet is a higher-strength option than Cadpril 2.5 mg Tablet, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants a stronger effect or when a patient has already been assessed on a lower dose. Because this is the 5 mg tablet, it may be better suited for people who need a more established dose rather than a very gentle start. It should not be treated as a “starter” strength unless your prescriber specifically directs it.

• High blood pressure
• Heart protection in selected patients
• Reducing strain on the heart
• Kidney protection in some patients with diabetes or vascular risk
• Lowering cardiovascular risk in appropriate patients

• Swallow Cadpril 5 mg Tablet whole with water, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when starting treatment or after a dose increase.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor gives you; do not change from Cadpril 2.5 mg Tablet to Cadpril 5 mg Tablet on your own.

Each Cadpril 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of ramipril. Depending on why it is prescribed, it may be taken once daily or divided into more than one dose, but your doctor decides the schedule and adjusts it based on response and tolerance. Do not exceed the daily amount your prescriber recommends; the maximum dose for ramipril depends on the condition being treated and should be set by a clinician.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ramipril may include:

• Dry cough
• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Nausea
• Low blood pressure symptoms, especially when starting or after a dose change

• Cadpril 5 mg Tablet can cause dizziness, so be careful when driving or standing up quickly.
• This strength may lower blood pressure more noticeably than Cadpril 2.5 mg Tablet, especially after the first doses.
• Avoid using during pregnancy; ramipril can harm an unborn baby.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, heart failure, dehydration, or a history of angioedema.
• Use caution with alcohol because it can add to dizziness and low blood pressure.
• Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor approves.
• Your doctor may monitor blood pressure, kidney function, and potassium while you take this tablet.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Diuretics or other blood pressure medicines
• Lithium
• Other ACE inhibitors or medicines that raise potassium

Store Cadpril 5 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.