Manufacturer: Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
Salt Composition : Ramipril(5mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Heartace 5mg Tablet may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. This medicine should preferably be taken at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or even if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel any symptoms, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use.
Ramipril inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme and decreases angiotensin II formation. As a result, sympathetic activity goes down, sodium and water reabsorption from the kidneys reduces, smooth muscles in the arterioles also relax. As a result, blood pressure decreases.
Ramipril is a prodrug that undergoes de-esterification in the liver to form ramiprilat, its active metabolite. Ramipril rapidly distributes to all tissues, with the liver, kidneys and lungs showing markedly higher concentrations of the drug than the blood.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Heartace
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Dry cough
Headache
Fatigue
Nausea
Vomiting
Decreased blood pressure
low amount of sodium in the blood.
high levels of potassium in the blood.
inherited disorder of continuing episodes of swelling.
low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils.
method of removing waste/poison from blood with dialysis.
renal artery stenosis.
low blood pressure.
Heartace 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Heartace 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Heartace 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Descriptions. Ramipril is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly.
Potassium supplements. These supplements may increase your blood potassium when taken with ramipril. ...
Water pills (potassium-sparing diuretics) ...
Mood stabilizer drugs. ...
Gold products. ...
Pain drugs. ...
Water pills. ...
Blood pressure drugs. ...
Heart failure drugs.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Heartace 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Heartace 5mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Heartace 5mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy for the first few days, so rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. You can also prefer taking it at bedtime to avoid dizziness throughout the day.
Let your doctor know about any cough, or throat irritation that does not go away.
It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Heartace 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. I have been diagnosed with heart failure and the doctor has prescribed me Heartace 5mg Tablet. Why?
Heartace 5mg Tablet belongs to the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor group of drugs. It relaxes and widens the blood vessels, making it easier for the blood to pass through the vessels. As a result of this, the heart does not have to work more to push the blood. Since the workload on the heart is reduced, it is beneficial in heart failure. Additionally, it is also used to lower blood pressure and prevent stroke.
Q. Can Heartace 5mg Tablet increase potassium levels? If yes, what should be done?
Heartace 5mg Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood, especially if you have uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, kidney problems, and dehydration. Potassium levels may also increase in patients using potassium salts or medicines which increase potassium levels or are aged more than 70 years of age. If you have any of these conditions and are using Heartace 5mg Tablet, you need to be careful and get regular blood tests done to monitor potassium levels.
Q. When can I expect my blood pressure to be normal after starting Heartace 5mg Tablet?
Heartace 5mg Tablet takes a few hours to reduce high blood pressure but since there are no symptoms, you will not notice any difference. It takes a few weeks for the blood pressure to get fully controlled. Do not stop taking the medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel better or if your blood pressure is normalized.
Q. Ever since I started taking Heartace 5mg Tablet, I noticed that I have developed a dry cough which is very irritating and is not relieved by any medicine. Why is it?
Heartace 5mg Tablet commonly is responsible for dry cough which can be persistent and is not relieved by any medicine. Talk to your doctor if it bothers you or you have trouble sleeping, as another medicine may be better. Even if you stop taking Heartace 5mg Tablet, the cough may take a few days to a month to go away.
