Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)|Prevention of heart attack and stroke|Treatment of Heart failure

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called ACE inhibitors. It reduces stress on the heart and relaxes the blood vessels. This widens the blood vessels and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around your body thereby lowering your blood pressure. Controlled blood pressure reduces the risk of having a heart attack stroke or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel immediate benefit from taking this medicine however it helps you maintain your blood pressure in the long term.

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. AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet is widely used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure and may even be prescribed after a heart attack. It also lowers the chances of having a heart attack or stroke.AB-Ramprel 2.5mg 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. Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise losing weight not smoking reducing alcohol intake and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor.The most common side effects of this medicine include feeling dry cough headache and fatigue. Most of these are temporary and resolve with time. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or do not go away.Before taking this medicine let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function blood pressure and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.

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. AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> AB-Ramprel 2.5mg 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. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

If you miss a dose of AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Dipeptides (Carboxylic acids derivatives)|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: CARDIAC|Action Class :: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)|Prevention of heart attack and stroke|Treatment of Heart failure

Dry cough | Headache | Fatigue

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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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Q. I have been diagnosed with heart failure and the doctor has prescribed me AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet. Why?::: AB-Ramprel 2.5mg 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 AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet increase potassium levels? If yes what should be done?::: AB-Ramprel 2.5mg 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 AB-Ramprel 2.5mg 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 AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet?::: AB-Ramprel 2.5mg 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 AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet I noticed that I have developed a dry cough which is very irritating and is not relieved by any medicine. Why is it?::: AB-Ramprel 2.5mg 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 AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet the cough may take a few days to a month to go away.| Q. I accidentally took a 25 mg AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet tablet instead of one 5 mg. Will it have any harmful effects?::: Yes you may feel lightheaded dizzy your pulse may become slow and you may even faint. You should take the help of a relative or friend for an emergency or seek immediate medical support.| Q. Will there be any problem if I am taking AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet and I have surgery scheduled in a week?::: Inform your doctor that you are taking AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet. AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet can reduce your blood pressure when it is used with a general anesthetic. Your doctor may advise you to stop taking it 24 hours before surgery.| Q. Can AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet affect my fertility?::: There is no evidence that AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet has any effect on fertility in both men and women. However if you are planning to get pregnant talk to your doctor first because AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy.| Q. I have diabetes. Does AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet have any effect on blood sugar levels?::: Yes AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet may have some effect on antidiabetic medicines and insulin and may lower your blood sugar levels. Therefore you need to check your blood sugar levels regularly.| Q. I have been using AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet for blood pressure for some time but now I have noticed that I often have a sore throat along with fever. I want to stop AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet and see if this goes can I stop AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet?::: No you should not stop AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet suddenly as this may cause a sudden increase in your blood pressure which may be harmful to you. In addition to this AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet can very rarely decrease your white blood cell count which is important to fight infections in your body. Consult your doctor and get a blood test done. If your white cell count is decreased it could be due to AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet. Ask your doctor for alternative medicine for blood pressure. You can continue taking AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet if your investigations are normal.| Q. Is it safe to take AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet for a long time?::: Yes AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet is safe and works best if taken for a long time. But taking AB-Ramprel 2.5mg Tablet for a long time can sometimes affect the working of your kidneys. To keep track of this your doctor will get regular blood tests done and check how well your kidneys are working.