How to use Ramipril (Altace) - Dose, Side Effects, Safety - Doctor Explains
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- Опубликовано: 11 июн 2024
- In this video we will cover everything you need to know about Ramipril. We will discuss how and when to use it, we will cover its side effects, dosage and much, much more.
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Generic name: Ramipril.
Brand names: Altace.
Available as a tablet and a capsule.
How to use it?
- Tablet or capsule: Just swallow it with half a glass of water.
It is usually best to take this drug at a fixed time. If you experience dizziness as a side effect, you could best take it in the evening before going to bed.
When to use it?
Ramipril is part of a group of drugs called angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). These drugs widen the blood vessels, thus lowering the blood pressure and lowering the straint on the heart.
Therefore Ramipril can be used to treat; A high blood pressure, heart failure and nephropathy.
What is the correct dosage?
The precise dose will depend on your specific indication of use, the side effect you might experience and the severity of your symptoms. Therefore always use the precise amount and frequency your doctor prescribed you.
- However, when treating a high blood pressure in adults, most doctors will start with an initial dose of 2,5 mg 1x/day. Which if necessary can be slowly increased up to a max. dose of 10 mg 1/day.
- When treating heart failure, the initial dose is lower; 1,25mg 1/day. Which if needed can be build up to a maximum dose of 5mg 2/day.
What are the side-effects?
- Common (1-10%): Low blood pressure, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, cough, shortness of breath, respiratory tract inflammation, dizziness, fatigue, headache, skin rash and muscle spasm.
- Uncommon (0.1-1%): heart attack, fast heartbeat, palpitations, increasing kidney problems, dry mouth, constipation, inflammation of the abdominal organs, fever, joint pain, decreased vision, dizziness, decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, depression, anxiety and difficulty sleeping.
- Rare (0.01-0.1%): tremors, balance problems, tinnitus, hearing loss, confusion, skin rash and various serious side effects.
Safety:
- The first days of using Ramipril it can lead to dizziness or fatigue. Please do not drive while experiencing this.
- Furthermore, alcohol widens the blood vessels. It can therefore increase the side effect of dizziness at the beginning of treatment. Try drinking alcohol in moderation first so you can estimate its effects.
- Ramipril can also have interactions with other drugs your are taking. Always discuss this with your prescribing doctor.
- Lastly, Ramipril could be dangerous for pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding. To be sure, always discuss this with your personal doctor.
- Disclaimer: this video and the comments are meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -
Literature:
1: Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas. (2022). Ramipril.
2: Apotheek.nl (2022). Ramipril.
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taking 500mg of pure TMG (Trimethylglycine) while on Triatec 2.5mg & Concor 5mg , I have a slight back pain left of my heart area like stabs for a few minutes is this a warning sign.
Doctor I have in large heart and my doctor give me ramipril 5mg one tab morning and night is it safe
last year he suffered kidney atrophy (left kidney). Just at the start if this year he started to have hypertension (mean 146/86). His kidney function is perfect so far. Doctor has now prescribed him remipril (5m). I am worried about the side effects on kidney (as we only have one).
I don't know everything about ramipril but high blood pressure also damages the kidneys
Im on day 3 of starting & notice some numbness & tingling in arm hands UPDATE..cough cough cough constantly my doctor wants me to change brands im giving it a break coz ive had hardly any sleep with the damn thing!
Can ramipril be taken with digoxin?
hello my mom(age 50) taking ramiprill 5 mg in night and it causes lot of dry cough then how to cure that. what should i do? please help?
there’s nothing you can do to this except asking the doctor to change the drug.
Does the cough affect everyone?
Affected me now ive got a chest infection its double wammy!
Since the covid 19 ''pandemic'' i have researched all my medication and have quit this medication along with all other drugs they just hand out for no real reason.
What can happen if I take 10 mg in the morning of ramipril, and 5 mg at night?
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Dumping this Rx the side effects have kept me in the bed far to long.
Dumped my heart Dr too.
My BP is all over the place
I have been nauseous
Chest pain
Balance problems
Dry mouth eye 👁️ problems
Diarrhea
Cough
Loss of appetite
( I weigh 112 pounds) age 74 female
Open heart surgery
Triple bypass
2 heart valves
( damaged heart valves were from rheumatic fever from 1967 )
NO COVID SHOT TAKEN
40 days in two hospitals 🏥
COVID test every 2 days came back negative.
Drs seemed confused 🫤 they were sure I had the COVID SHOTS BECAUSE OF THE HEART ATTACK. They knew during COVID it damaged the heart.