Ramipres 5 mg Tablet

Ramipres 5 mg Tablet contains 5 mg of ramipril in each tablet. Ramipril belongs to the ACE inhibitor class and is used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems in selected patients. Ramipres 5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine for people whose doctor has decided this strength is appropriate for their treatment plan.

How it works: Ramipril in Ramipres 5 mg Tablet relaxes and widens blood vessels by blocking a body chemical that tightens them. This makes it easier for the heart to pump blood and helps lower blood pressure over time.

Ramipres 5 mg Tablet is a middle strength in the Ramipres line, sitting above 1.25 mg and 2.5 mg tablets and below the 10 mg tablet. Doctors may choose Ramipres 5 mg Tablet when a lower strength is not enough or when they want a moderate dose that can be adjusted based on blood pressure response and tolerance. It may be used after a lower starting dose, rather than as the very first dose for everyone.

• High blood pressure
• Heart failure
• Lowering risk of stroke or heart attack in selected patients
• Protecting kidney function in some patients with diabetes or other risk factors

• Swallow Ramipres 5 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it at the same time each day if possible.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking it with food may help.
• Stand up slowly after the first doses because this strength can lower blood pressure and cause dizziness.

Each Ramipres 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of ramipril. Your doctor may prescribe it once daily, or sometimes in a different schedule depending on the condition being treated and how you respond. The maximum daily amount and dose changes must be decided by your doctor, because this 5 mg strength is not the right starting dose for every patient.

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
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Low blood pressure, especially after the first doses
• Nausea
• Increased potassium levels, which may be more likely at this strength in some patients

• Ramipres 5 mg Tablet can cause a stronger blood pressure drop in people who are dehydrated, on diuretics, or starting therapy after a dose increase.
• Do not use it during pregnancy; it can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or a history of angioedema.
• This tablet may raise potassium levels, so avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor approves them.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness and low blood pressure with Ramipres 5 mg Tablet.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how this 5 mg dose affects you.
• Tell your doctor about a history of severe allergic reactions to ACE inhibitors or swelling from similar medicines.

• Potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium
• Diuretics or water pills
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium
• Other blood pressure medicines, especially medicines that can also lower blood pressure significantly

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