Ramace 1.25 mg Capsule

Ramace 1.25 mg Capsule contains 1.25 mg of ramipril in each capsule. Ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to help lower blood pressure and reduce strain on the heart. Ramace 1.25 mg Capsule may also be prescribed to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, or worsening kidney problems in certain patients. It is a lower-dose capsule, which can be useful when a doctor wants a gentle starting amount or needs to adjust therapy carefully.

How it works: Ramipril works by blocking an enzyme that normally tightens blood vessels, so the vessels relax and blood flows more easily. In capsule form, Ramace 1.25 mg Capsule is swallowed and absorbed into the body, where it helps lower blood pressure and reduce the heart’s workload.

Ramace 1.25 mg Capsule is the lower strength in the Ramace capsule range compared with Ramace 2.5 mg Capsule. Doctors may choose this 1.25 mg strength for people who are older, frail, taking a diuretic, have kidney problems, or need a cautious start because blood pressure could drop too much at first. It is not meant to be a standard self-start dose; the exact strength and schedule should be based on the prescriber’s assessment.

• High blood pressure
• Heart failure support
• Lowering cardiovascular risk in selected patients
• Kidney protection in some patients with diabetes or chronic kidney disease

• Swallow Ramace 1.25 mg Capsule whole with a glass of water; do not crush, chew, or open it.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• If it upsets your stomach or makes you feel dizzy, your doctor may advise taking it at a different time of day.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when starting treatment, because this strength can still lower blood pressure noticeably.

Each Ramace 1.25 mg Capsule provides 1.25 mg of ramipril. The capsule may be taken once daily or in divided doses depending on the condition being treated, but the dosing schedule must be decided by your doctor. There is no fixed maximum dose for every patient from this strength alone; your prescriber determines the total daily amount based on response, blood pressure, kidney function, and tolerance.

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

Common side effects of Ramipril may include:

• Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when starting treatment
• Dry cough
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Nausea or stomach upset
• Low blood pressure symptoms such as weakness or faintness

• Use caution if you have kidney disease, dehydration, or low sodium, because Ramace 1.25 mg Capsule can drop blood pressure too much.
• Tell your doctor if you take a diuretic, since the first dose may cause more dizziness or low blood pressure.
• Avoid potassium supplements and salt substitutes unless your doctor says they are safe.
• Do not use during pregnancy; ramipril can seriously harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution with alcohol because it can worsen dizziness and low blood pressure.
• Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how Ramace 1.25 mg Capsule affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had angioedema or swelling with an ACE inhibitor.

• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
• Lithium
• Other blood pressure medicines, including diuretics and some vasodilators
• Sacubitril/valsartan or aliskiren

Store Ramace 1.25 mg Capsule in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.