Ramipril

Therapeutic Group

Indication Dosage

Hypertension:

Adult: Initially 1.25-2.5 Mg Once Daily, Increased If Necessary Up To 10 Mg Once Daily, Increased At Intervals Of 2-4 Weeks

Symptomatic Heart Failure (adjunct):

Adult: Initially 1.25 Mg Once Daily, Increased If Tolerated To 10 Mg Daily In 2 Divided Doses, Increase Dose Gradually At Intervals Of 1-2 Weeks

Prophylaxis After Myocardial Infarction In Patients With Clinical Evidence Of Heart Failure (started At Least 48 Hours After Infarction):

Adult: Initially 2.5 Mg Twice Daily For 3 Days, Then Increased To 5 Mg Twice Daily, If Initial Dose Not Tolerated Then 1.25 Mg Twice Daily For 2 Days, Then Increased To 2.5 Mg Twice Daily, Then Increased To 5 Mg Twice Daily, Withdraw Treatment If Dose Cannot Be Increased To 2.5 Mg Twice Daily

Prevention Of Cardiovascular Events In Patients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Or With Diabetes Mellitus And An Additional Risk Factor For Cardiovascular Disease:

Adult: Initially 2.5 Mg Once Daily For 1-2 Weeks, Then Increased To 5 Mg Once Daily For A Further 2-3 Weeks, Then Increased To 10 Mg Once Daily

Nephropathy:

Adult: Initially 1.25 Mg Once Daily For 2 Weeks, Then Increased To 2.5 Mg Once Daily For A Further 2 Weeks, Then Increased If Tolerated To 5 Mg Once Daily
Children: Not Recommended,

Content

Tab /Cap 1.25mg /2.5mg /5mg /10mg: Ramipril1.25mg /2.5mg /5mg /10mg.

Pregnancy

Contraindicated In Pregnancy.

Stability

Angiotensin-converting Enzyme (ace) Inhibitors

Contra Indications

History Of Angioneurotic Oedema, Aortic Stenosis, Outflow Obstruction.

Precautions

History Of Angioneurotic Oedema, Aortic Stenosis, Outflow Obstruction.

Lactation

Not Recommended.

Side Effects

Bronchitis
Dyspnea
Muscle Cramps
Stomatitis
Syncope
Angina
Anxiety
Arrhythmias
Chest Pain
Depression
Dry Mouth
Flushing
Myocardial Infarction
Nervousness
Palpitations
Peripheral Oedema
Sweating
Tachycardia
Visual Disturbances.
Rare: Confusion
Conjunctivitis
Impaired Hearing
Onycholysis
Tinnitus
Tremor