Ramicard Plus 5 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ramicard Plus 5 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ramicard Plus 5 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Ramicard Plus 5 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Ramicard Plus 5 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ramicard Plus 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
CAUTION
Ramicard Plus 5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ramicard Plus 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Ramicard Plus 5 25mg+5mg Tablet
Introduction
Ramicard Plus 5 is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of two medicines that helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to reduce the chances of any future heart at ... Show more
Uses of Ramicard Plus 5
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side effects of Ramicard Plus 5
Common
Nausea
Indigestion
Taste change
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Headache
Dizziness
Weakness
Glucose intolerance
Increased uric acid level in blood
Increased blood lipid level
Electrolyte imbalance
Cough
Decreased blood pressure
How to use Ramicard Plus 5
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. Ramicard Plus 5 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Ramicard Plus 5 works
Ramicard Plus 5 is a combination of two medicines: Ramipril and hydrochlorothiazide which lower blood pressure effectively. Ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vess ... Show more
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Ramicard Plus 5 for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It also lowers your risk of stroke and heart attack.
Take it in the morning with breakfast, to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
Ramicard Plus 5 may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Inform you doctor about any cough, or throat irritation that doesn't go away.
Ramicard Plus 5 may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very ... Show more
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure, kidney function and the levels of salts such as potassium in your blood while you are ... Show more
Do not take Ramicard Plus 5 if you’re pregnant or planning pregnancy. It can cause birth defects or be fatal to your unborn baby.
Oral
Essential hypertension
Adult: Per tablet contains ramipril 2.5 mg and hydrochlorthiazide 12.5 mg: 1 tablet daily up to a max of 4 tablets daily ... Show more
Contraindication
Anuria, hypersensitivity, history of angioedema, bilateral renal artery stenosis, unilateral renal artery stenosis
Mode of Action
Ramipril is a long-acting ACE inhibitor which is metabolised into the active metabolite ramiprilat. Supine and standing blood pressures (BP) are reduc ... Show more
Precaution
Severe renal disease, impaired hepatic, allergy or bronchial asthma, systemic lupus erythematosus, acute gout, diabetes mellitus, elderly, collagen va ... Show more
Side Effect
Pancreatitis, jaundice, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, cramps, constipation, gastric irritation, anorexia, aplastic anaemia, agranulocytosis, leukopaeni ... Show more
Interaction
Hydrochlorthiazide in combination with alcohol, barbiturates, or narcotics potentiates orthostatic hypotension. When coadministered with other antihyp ... Show more
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