Rebeat 5 mg Tablet

Rebeat 5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine containing 5 mg of ramipril in each tablet. Ramipril belongs to a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors, which are used to help treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and to lower the risk of certain heart and blood vessel problems. Rebeat 5 mg Tablet may also be used after a heart attack or in people at higher cardiovascular risk when a doctor decides it is appropriate. This strip/box of 10 tablets is the 5 mg tablet strength of Rebeat, made by La Renon Healthcare.

How it works: Ramipril in Rebeat 5 mg Tablet helps relax and widen blood vessels by blocking the body’s ACE enzyme, which can lower blood pressure and reduce strain on the heart. Because it is a tablet, the 5 mg dose is taken by mouth and absorbed into the body to provide its effect over time.

Rebeat 5 mg Tablet is the lowest strength in the Rebeat range we carry, with 10 mg as the higher sibling strength. Doctors may choose Rebeat 5 mg Tablet when they want a moderate tablet strength that can be adjusted more cautiously than the 10 mg tablet. It is often preferred for people who need a carefully selected ramipril dose based on blood pressure, kidney function, age, and how they respond to treatment.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Heart failure
• Lowering risk after heart attack
• Cardiovascular risk reduction in selected patients
• Kidney protection in some patients with diabetes or protein in urine

• Swallow the Rebeat 5 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when starting treatment or after a dose change, because it may lower blood pressure.
• If a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions exactly, since the right dose of Rebeat 5 mg Tablet depends on your condition and response.

Each Rebeat 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of ramipril. Depending on the condition being treated, ramipril is often taken once daily, but some patients may need a different schedule under medical supervision. The maximum daily dose is set by the prescribing doctor and may be higher than 5 mg for some patients, so do not change the dose on your own.

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 when standing up
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Mild stomach upset
• Low blood pressure symptoms, which may be more noticeable when first starting Rebeat 5 mg Tablet

• Do not use Rebeat 5 mg Tablet if you are pregnant, and tell your doctor right away if pregnancy occurs.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, or a history of swelling with ACE inhibitors.
• This tablet can cause low blood pressure, especially if you take diuretics, are dehydrated, or are on a low-salt diet.
• Avoid salt substitutes or potassium supplements unless your doctor says they are safe, because ramipril can raise potassium levels.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness or lightheadedness while taking Rebeat 5 mg Tablet.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how this strength affects you.
• Tell your doctor about any history of angioedema, heart valve disease, or severe heart disease before using this medicine.

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

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