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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