Altace
Utilized to support cardiac function and indicated to mitigate high blood pressure and post-heart attack complications.
Strengths: 1.25 · 2.5 · 5 · 10mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Ramcace; Tritace
- Therapeutic class
ACE Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
ACE Inhibitor
- Contraindications
history of angioedema; renal artery stenosis
- Precautions and warnings
monitor renal function; do not use with aliskiren in diabetic patients
- Minor side effects
dry cough; hypotension; headache
- Moderate side effects
dizziness; hyperkalaemia; fatigue
- Serious side effects
angioedema — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Capsule, hard
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Accord
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
potassium supplements; nsaids
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Must not be used during pregnancy.
Patient summary
Utilized to support cardiac function and indicated to mitigate high blood pressure and post-heart attack complications.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme, preventing the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. This reduces blood vessel constriction and aldosterone secretion, facilitating vasodilation and reducing blood pressure.
Altace
Utilized to support cardiac function and indicated to mitigate high blood pressure and post-heart attack complications.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Ramipril
- Listed indication(s): Hypertension, Heart Failure, Post-myocardial Infarction
Usually available as
- 180 tablets - 1.25 mg51-1-25-mg-1946
- 120 tablets - 2.5 mg51-2-5-mg-1952
- 90 tablets - 5 mg51-5-mg-1958