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RACE 5MG TABLET belongs to the group of medicines called Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors that works by lowering the body’s production of substances that could increase the blood pressure. RACE 5MG TABLET relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body. This helps in lowering the blood pressure and the risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
If you are diabetic you should monitor your blood glucose levels often especially in the first few weeks because RACE 5MG TABLET can lower glucose/sugar levels in blood. However, please consult your doctor before taking RACE 5MG TABLET if you are diabetic.
Please do not stop taking RACE 5MG TABLET without consulting your doctor on your own as it may lead to rise in blood pressure. Continue taking RACE 5MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking RACE 5MG TABLET.
Orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of RACE 5MG TABLET, especially in people who are dehydrated. Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking, instead lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better. People taking RACE 5MG TABLET are advised to regularly monitor their blood pressure levels to avoid such unpleasant events.
Do not overdose on RACE 5MG TABLET or any medicine as it could lead to very unpleasant side-effects. Take RACE 5MG TABLET only as prescribed by your doctor. Overdose of RACE 5MG TABLET can cause increased heartbeat, dizziness and sleepiness. Rush to your nearest doctor as early as possible if you have overdosed on RACE 5MG TABLET.
Alcohol
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You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking RACE 5MG TABLET to avoid unpleasant side-effects. Alcohol intake might interfere with the working of RACE 5MG TABLET. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
Pregnancy
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It is not recommended to take RACE 5MG TABLET while you are pregnant. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether RACE 5MG TABLET can be given to pregnant women or not.
Breast Feeding
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It is not recommended to take RACE 5MG TABLET while you are breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether RACE 5MG TABLET can be given to breast-feeding mothers or not.
Driving
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RACE 5MG TABLET may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
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Dose adjustment may be needed. RACE 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
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Dose adjustment may be needed. RACE 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
Children
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RACE 5MG TABLET should not be used by children as the efficacy and safety has not been established.
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About RACE 5MG TABLET
RACE 5MG TABLET belongs to the group of blood pressure-lowering medications called 'Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors' primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and reduce the risk of having a heart attack, stroke or heart failure. High blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the pressure in the blood vessels is high.
RACE 5MG TABLET contains 'Ramipril' that relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body thereby lowering the raised blood pressure and reducing the risk of having a heart attack, stroke or heart failure.
Take RACE 5MG TABLET with or without food. Do not chew, crush, or break RACE 5MG TABLET, swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Take RACE 5MG TABLET at the same time every day. In some cases, RACE 5MG TABLET may cause common side-effects like headache, dizziness, fatigue, and cough. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
Try not to stop taking it on your own as it may cause a sudden increase the blood pressure, chest pain or heart attack. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels and kidney functioning is advised while taking RACE 5MG TABLET. Avoid taking RACE 5MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor, he/she may prescribe you alternate medicine. RACE 5MG TABLET is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as efficacy and safety have not been established.
Uses of RACE 5MG TABLET
Medicinal Benefits
RACE 5MG TABLET is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. RACE 5MG TABLET relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body. This helps in lowering blood pressure and the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. RACE 5MG TABLET helps in reducing both standing and lying down blood pressure without any orthostatic effect (sudden decrease in blood pressure which might occur when a person stands up suddenly). However, when dehydrated RACE 5MG TABLET may show an orthostatic effect. Continued usage of RACE 5MG TABLET helps in decreasing the severity of heart failure, rate of hospitalization and symptoms such as weakness and shortness of breath.
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Side Effects of RACE 5MG TABLET
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Do not take RACE 5MG TABLET if you are allergic to any of its contents. Talk to your doctor if you have heart, kidney or liver problems. RACE 5MG TABLET may sometimes cause a decrease in blood pressure than normal, especially in dehydrated people, who are taking diuretics (medicines to treat oedema) and have low levels of sodium. Avoid taking RACE 5MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor, he/she may prescribe you alternate medicine. RACE 5MG TABLET is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as efficacy and safety have not been established. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects. Consult your doctor if you have lost a lot of body fluids through vomiting, diarrhoea or sweating more than normal or if you are taking low water tablets to treat oedema (diuretics), or if you undergo dialysis. Inform your doctor that you are taking RACE 5MG TABLET if you are due to undergo any surgery or dental procedure; your doctor may advise you to stop taking RACE 5MG TABLET one day before receiving an anaesthetic to undergo any surgery or dental procedure.
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