Ramipril- Ramipres 125 Mg

Information About Ramipril- Ramipres 125 Mg

About Ramipril- Ramipres 125 Mg

The Medicine Brand Ramipres 125 mg is manufactured by Cipla Limited and mainly contents the generic drug Ramipril.

Pakaging

10 Tablet

Active Ingredients For Ramipril- Ramipres 125 Mg

Ramipril 125 mg

Diseases List For Which Ramipril- Ramipres 125 Mg Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For Hypertension and congestive heart failure Prophylaxis of CV events in highrisk patients

Other Significations For Ramipril- Ramipres 125 Mg

This Medication Ramipril belongs in a class of drugs called angiotensin converting enzyme ACE inhibitors ACE inhibitors are used for treating high blood pressure heart failure and for preventingkidney failure due to high blood pressure and diabetes Other ACE inhibitors are enalapril Vasotec quinapril Accupril captopril Capotenfosinopril Monopril benazepril Lotensin lisinopril Zestril Prinivilmoexipril Univasc and trandolapril MavikACE is important because it is an enzyme responsible for producing the chemical angiotensin II Angiotensin II causes muscles in most arteries including the arteries of the heart to contract thereby narrowing the arteries and elevating blood pressure ACE inhibitors such as ramipril lower blood pressure by reducing the production of angiotensin II thereby relaxing arterial muscle and enlarging arteries When the blood pressure is lower the heart including the failing heart does not have to work as hard to pump blood The arteries supplying the heart with blood also enlarge during treatment with ACE inhibitors This increases the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart further improving the ability of the heart to pump bloodThe effects of ACE inhibitors are particularly beneficial to people with congestive heart failure In the kidneys the narrowing of the arteries by angiotensin II decreases blood flow ACE inhibitors enlarge and reduce the blood pressure in the arteries going to the kidney This reduces damage to the kidneys caused by high blood pressure The FDA approved ramipril in 1991

Precautions To Be Taken Before Ramipril- Ramipres 125 Mg

The use of ACE inhibitors with potassium supplements salt substitutes or diuretics for example spironolactoneAldactone that increase potassium in the blood may lead to excessive potassium levels Potassium levels should be monitored whenever ACE inhibitors are used in combination with these drugs

Major Conditions And Care

Pregnancy And Ramipril- Ramipres 125 Mg

Can We Take Ramipril- Ramipres 125 Mg During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Class D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Lactation And Ramipril- Ramipres 125 Mg

Can We Use Ramipril- Ramipres 125 Mg During Lactation

Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective

Side Effects Of Ramipril- Ramipres 125 Mg

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Ramipril- Ramipres 125 Mg