Altace (Ramipril)
Altace Information
Altace is generically known as Ramipril. Altace belongs to the
class of drugs classified as ACE inhibitors or
Angiotensin-Converting-Enzyme inhibitor.
Altace Indications
Altace is a drug prescribed for the treatment of hypertension or
high blood pressure, and for the prevention of heart failures
succeeding heart attacks. Altace is also used for the prevention of
heart attacks, stroke and other heart related problems.
Altace Warnings
Altace is major allergen especially to patients who have had
histories of allergies. Ask for a skin test from your doctor if you
are a person prone to allergies and more importantly if you are
allergic to the components of Altace.
Before taking Altace, inform your doctor if you have:
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
And if you are on a salt restricted diet or taking salt
substitutes, your doctor may lower you Altace dosage or even forbid
you to take Altace.
Altace is also a grudge belonging to the pregnancy category D,
which means that this medicine is a sure cause of birth defects in
babies and may even cause death in the 2nd and third trimester of
pregnancy.
The components of Altace are also passed through breast milk and
the degree of harmful effects on the nursing infant is not known.
Talk to your doctor first before deciding to take Altace if you are
breast feeding.
Never take Altace when performing tasks that require mental and
physical alertness such as driving or operating any kind of
machinery. Altace is a powerful cause of drowsiness
and dizziness.
Always maintain proper hydration when taking this medicine. Lack
of fluids may cause low blood pressure and may enhance dizziness and
fainting.
Altace Intake Guidelines
Altace should be taken exactly as it is prescribed by your
doctor.
Each dose must be taken with a full glass of water of about 6-8
ounces.
The intake of Altace can be with or without food.
Never stop medication without first consulting your doctor even
if you begin to feel better, it still important that your
termination of use of this medicine must be properly supervised by
your doctor.
Altace Dosage
The dosage of Altace can only be effectively determined by your
doctor.
Altace Overdose
If symptoms of overdose such as extreme drowsy and dizzy feeling,
weakening, fainting and fatigue settles in, immediately seek medical
help.
Altace Missed Dose
Do not take double doses of Altace; instead, skip the dose you
missed especially if it near the time for the next dose.
Altace Side Effects
Possible side effects of Altace may include:
- Allergic reactions
- Difficulty in urinating
- Arrhythmia
- Changes in heartbeat
- Chest pains
- Severe drowsiness
- Sore throat
- Fever
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Dry tickling cough
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Anxiety and depression
If you experience any of these side effects and if they become
bothersome and intolerable, consult your doctor.
Altace Drug Reactions
Altace may react with drugs that contain potassium and potassium
supplements such as K-Dur and Klor-Con.
Diuretics may also not work well with Altace as well as water
pills such as Lasix,
Bumex
and Lozol.
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