Ramistar
2.5 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.
Ramistar 2.5
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.
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Ramistar
2.5 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.
In Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Ramistar
2.5 Tablet lowers your blood pressure. As a result, it reduces the
chance of damage to the small blood vessels in your heart and kidneys.
This reduces the risk of getting a heart attack and kidney problems. It
also helps in slowing down the rate at which they get worse if you
already have problems.
In Treatment of Heart failure
Ramistar
2.5 Tablet makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your
body so the heart has to do less work. This can improve your heart
function and reduce the symptoms of heart failure. It will help improve
your quality of life and enable you to go about your daily activities
more efficiently. The medicine must be taken regularly and as long as
the doctor has prescribed it to be effective.
Side effects of Ramistar Tablet
Most
side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your
body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if
you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ramistar
Dry cough
Headache
Fatigue
How to use Ramistar Tablet
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. Ramistar 2.5
Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at
a fixed time.
How Ramistar Tablet works
Ramistar
2.5 Tablet is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It
works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that
blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Ramistar 2.5 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ramistar
2.5 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
Ramistar
2.5 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
Ramistar
2.5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel
sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ramistar
2.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease.
Dose adjustment of Ramistar 2.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult
your doctor. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
Ramistar
2.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease.
Dose adjustment of Ramistar 2.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult
your doctor. Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine