Ramipril Warnings, Dosage, Side Effects, And Uses

Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease. It works by relaxing blood vessels to allow blood to flow more easily. It is available as a capsule or tablet. In this article we discuss the uses and dosage of ramipril, and also answer the questions what is ramipril and how does it work?

What Is Ramipril?

Ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease. It belongs to the class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors.

Uses Of Ramipril

Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease. Lowering blood pressure helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and kidney failure. Ramipril can also be used to increase the chance of survival and improve conditions after a heart attack.

Ramipril Brand Name

Ramipril oral capsule is available as the brand name drug Altace.

How Does Ramipril Work?

Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor which works by relaxing blood vessels to allow blood to flow more easily. Ramipril can also block substances in the body which cause blood vessels to tighten.

How To Take Ramipril

The dosage for ramipril can depend on a variety of factors including age, weight, and severity of symptoms. Typically, your doctor will start you off with a low dosage of ramipril before increasing dosage incrementally over time.

Ramipril is available as a capsule and tablet. It comes at strengths of 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, and 10mg as both a capsule and tablet.

Ramipril Dosage

The recommended dosage for ramipril can range from 2.5mg to 10mg per day. Adults with high blood pressure should begin by taking 2.5mg of ramipril once per day. Adults suffering from heart failure after a heart attack should begin by taking 2.5 mg twice per day. Dosage may increase to 5mg twice per day, depending on doctor consultation.

Dosage For Hypertension (High Blood Pressure

Adults: 2.5-20mg per day, taken by mouth in one or two doses.

Dosage For High Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke

Adults: 2.5mg taken once per day by mouth for a week. Then, 5mg once per day for three weeks.

What Are the Side Effects of Ramipril?

Ramipril does have some potential side effects–some more common and serious than others.

Common Side Effects

Common side effects of ramipril include:

Cough
Nausea
Vomiting
Muscle pain
Muscle stiffness
Stomach pain
Weight loss
Sweating

Serious Side Effects

Serious side effects of ramipril may include:

Seizures
Unexplained bruising
Chest pain
Cold sweats
Cloudy urine
Diarrhea
Fainting
Shortness of breath
Fast heartbeat
Irregular heartbeat

Disclaimer: Here at Manifest Pharmacy, our goal is to provide you with the most relevant and current information. However, because drugs affect each person differently, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible side effects. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Always discuss possible side effects with a healthcare professional who knows your medical history.