Ramipres 1.25 mg Tablet

Ramipres 1.25 mg Tablet contains 1.25 mg of ramipril in each tablet. Ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to help lower blood pressure and reduce strain on the heart. Ramipres 1.25 mg Tablet may also be prescribed to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, or worsening heart failure in certain patients. It is a prescription heart and blood pressure medicine made by Cipla, India.

How it works: Ramipril helps relax and widen blood vessels by blocking an enzyme that makes blood vessels tighten. As a tablet, Ramipres 1.25 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body, where it helps blood flow more easily and lowers the workload on the heart.

Ramipres 1.25 mg Tablet is the lowest strength in this brand range, and it is often chosen when a doctor wants to start ramipril very cautiously or use a small dose adjustment. Compared with Ramipres 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg Tablet, this 1.25 mg tablet allows finer dose titration and may be better suited for people who are sensitive to blood pressure medicines, older adults, or patients with kidney problems or a history of low blood pressure. It is not a weaker version meant for casual use; it is still a prescription-strength tablet for carefully selected patients.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Heart failure in selected patients
• Lowering the risk of heart attack or stroke
• Protecting the heart after certain cardiac events
• Kidney and cardiovascular protection in some patients with diabetes or vascular risk

• Swallow Ramipres 1.25 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• If it makes you dizzy, stand up slowly from sitting or lying positions.
• Follow your prescriber's exact schedule; this tablet is a low-strength dose that is often used for careful dose titration.
• Do not change the dose or stop taking it on your own, even if you feel well.

Each Ramipres 1.25 mg Tablet provides 1.25 mg of ramipril. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily or, in some patients, divided into multiple doses as directed by the doctor; the exact dose and any increase are decided by the prescriber. The maximum daily amount is not the same for every patient, so do not assume a higher dose is safe without medical instruction.

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

Common side effects of Ramipril may include:

• Dry cough
• Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially after starting treatment
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Nausea
• Low blood pressure symptoms such as weakness or faintness
• At this low 1.25 mg strength, side effects may be less intense, but they can still occur

• Do not use if you have ever had angioedema from an ACE inhibitor like ramipril.
• Tell your doctor if you are dehydrated, vomiting, or have diarrhea, because this can increase the risk of low blood pressure with Ramipres 1.25 mg Tablet.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, heart failure, or narrowed arteries affecting the kidneys.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes with potassium unless your doctor approves.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness or faintness.
• This medicine can cause dizziness, so be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding; ramipril is not appropriate in pregnancy.

• Diuretics or water pills
• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium
• Other blood pressure medicines, including ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or aliskiren

Store Ramipres 1.25 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.