Ramace 5 mg Tablet

Ramace 5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 5 mg of ramipril in each tablet. Ramipril belongs to the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor class, which is used to help lower high blood pressure and reduce strain on the heart. Ramace 5 mg Tablet may also be prescribed to help protect the heart and blood vessels in certain patients at risk of cardiovascular problems. This pack contains strip/box of 10 tablets manufactured by AstraZeneca, India.

How it works: Ramipril works by blocking an enzyme that makes a hormone called angiotensin II, which normally tightens blood vessels. By helping blood vessels relax, Ramace 5 mg Tablet lowers blood pressure and reduces the heart’s workload.

Ramace 5 mg Tablet is a higher tablet strength that may be chosen after a doctor has assessed how much ramipril a patient needs. Compared with lower strengths, the 5 mg tablet can be used when a stronger dose is appropriate for blood pressure control or heart protection, but it is not a starting dose for everyone. Because it is a full-strength oral tablet, it should be used exactly as prescribed rather than split into a different regimen unless your clinician specifically instructs you to do so.

• High blood pressure
• Heart failure
• Heart protection in selected patients
• Lowering cardiovascular risk after a doctor’s evaluation
• Kidney protection in some patients with diabetes or hypertension

• Swallow Ramace 5 mg Tablet by mouth with water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• Follow the exact dose your doctor prescribes; do not change the dose on your own.
• If your doctor tells you to split the tablet, use only a proper tablet splitter and follow their instructions.
• If you feel dizzy after taking Ramace 5 mg Tablet, stand up slowly and avoid driving until you know how it affects you.

Each Ramace 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of ramipril. Depending on why it is prescribed, it may be taken once daily or in divided doses, but the exact schedule is decided by the doctor based on your blood pressure, kidney function, and response. Do not exceed the daily amount your prescriber recommends; the maximum dose is individualized and should only be changed 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, especially when standing up
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Nausea
• Mild low blood pressure, which may be more noticeable with the 5 mg strength

• Do not use Ramace 5 mg Tablet during pregnancy; it can harm an unborn baby.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, dehydration, or are taking diuretics.
• This 5 mg strength may lower blood pressure more strongly than lower-dose tablets, so dizziness or fainting can happen if the dose is too high for you.
• Avoid taking potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor says it is safe.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness or low blood pressure while taking ramipril.
• Be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how Ramace 5 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your clinician if you have a history of angioedema, heart disease, or low blood pressure.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes
• Diuretics or other blood pressure medicines
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium
• Aliskiren or other medicines that affect the renin-angiotensin system

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