Hopace 10 Tablet

Hopace 10 Tablet contains ramipril 10 mg in each tablet. Ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to help lower blood pressure and protect the heart and kidneys in certain patients. Hopace 10 Tablet is prescribed for conditions such as high blood pressure, heart failure, and to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems in people a doctor has selected for treatment.

How it works: Ramipril in Hopace 10 Tablet blocks the body’s ACE enzyme, which lowers substances that tighten blood vessels. This helps blood vessels relax and widen, making it easier for the heart to pump blood and helping lower blood pressure.

Hopace 10 Tablet is a higher-strength ramipril tablet, so it is not the same as starting with a lower-dose tablet. Because each tablet contains 10 mg, it may be chosen for people who have already been evaluated on ramipril and need a stronger maintenance dose rather than a gentle starting dose. This strength can produce a stronger blood-pressure-lowering effect and may be more likely to cause dizziness if the dose is too high for the individual.

• High blood pressure
• Heart failure
• Lowering risk after heart attack
• Reducing risk of stroke or heart attack in selected patients
• Kidney protection in some patients with diabetes or protein in the urine

• Swallow Hopace 10 Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day if your prescriber tells you to use it regularly.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Get up slowly after taking it, especially when starting treatment or increasing the dose.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.
• If your doctor recommends once-daily use, do not take extra tablets to make up for missed doses.

Hopace 10 Tablet provides ramipril 10 mg per tablet, which is a higher tablet strength. The dose is usually taken once daily, but your doctor may adjust how often you take it based on your blood pressure, kidney function, and how you respond to treatment. Do not take more than the amount prescribed; the maximum daily dose is set by the prescriber and depends on the indication and your medical history.

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

Common side effects of Ramipril may include:

• Dizziness, especially at this 10 mg strength
• Dry cough
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Low blood pressure or lightheadedness
• Nausea
• Diarrhea

• Hopace 10 Tablet may lower blood pressure more strongly than lower-dose ramipril tablets, so dizziness and fainting are more of a concern if you are sensitive to ACE inhibitors.
• Do not use if you are pregnant; ramipril can harm or kill an unborn baby.
• Tell your prescriber if you have a history of angioedema, kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, or low blood pressure.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes with potassium unless your doctor says they are safe.
• Use caution with alcohol, which can add to dizziness and low blood pressure.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how Hopace 10 Tablet affects you.
• Let your doctor know if you are also taking medicines for heart disease, blood pressure, or diabetes, because dose changes or monitoring may be needed.

• Potassium supplements and potassium-containing salt substitutes
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Diuretics or water pills
• Lithium
• Other blood pressure medicines, especially aliskiren or ARBs

Store Hopace 10 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and excessive heat.