Login/Sign Up
Online payment accepted
Provide Delivery Location
Whats That
Therapeutic Class
Country of origin
Manufacturer/Marketer address
We provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information
Ramipil 2.5 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. Ramipil 2.5 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 Ramipil 2.5 Tablet can lower glucose/sugar levels in blood. However, please consult your doctor before taking Ramipil 2.5 Tablet if you are diabetic.
Please do not stop taking Ramipil 2.5 Tablet without consulting your doctor on your own as it may lead to rise in blood pressure. Continue taking Ramipil 2.5 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 Ramipil 2.5 Tablet .
Orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Ramipil 2.5 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 Ramipil 2.5 Tablet are advised to regularly monitor their blood pressure levels to avoid such unpleasant events.
Do not overdose on Ramipil 2.5 Tablet or any medicine as it could lead to very unpleasant side-effects. Take Ramipil 2.5 Tablet only as prescribed by your doctor. Overdose of Ramipil 2.5 Tablet can cause increased heartbeat, dizziness and sleepiness. Rush to your nearest doctor as early as possible if you have overdosed on Ramipil 2.5 Tablet .
Alcohol
Unsafe
You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Ramipil 2.5 Tablet to avoid unpleasant side-effects. Alcohol intake might interfere with the working of Ramipil 2.5 Tablet . Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
It is not recommended to take Ramipil 2.5 Tablet while you are pregnant. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether Ramipil 2.5 Tablet can be given to pregnant women or not.
Breast Feeding
Unsafe
It is not recommended to take Ramipil 2.5 Tablet while you are breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether Ramipil 2.5 Tablet can be given to breast-feeding mothers or not.
Driving
Caution
Ramipil 2.5 Tablet may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed. Ramipil 2.5 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
Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed. Ramipil 2.5 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
Unsafe
Ramipil 2.5 Tablet should not be used by children as the efficacy and safety has not been established.
Product Substitutes
About Ramipil 2.5 Tablet
Ramipil 2.5 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.
Ramipil 2.5 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 Ramipil 2.5 Tablet with or without food. Do not chew, crush, or break Ramipil 2.5 Tablet , swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Take Ramipil 2.5 Tablet at the same time every day. In some cases, Ramipil 2.5 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 Ramipil 2.5 Tablet . Avoid taking Ramipil 2.5 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor, he/she may prescribe you alternate medicine. Ramipil 2.5 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as efficacy and safety have not been established.
Uses of Ramipil 2.5 Tablet
Medicinal Benefits
Ramipil 2.5 Tablet is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Ramipil 2.5 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. Ramipil 2.5 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 Ramipil 2.5 Tablet may show an orthostatic effect. Continued usage of Ramipil 2.5 Tablet helps in decreasing the severity of heart failure, rate of hospitalization and symptoms such as weakness and shortness of breath.
Directions for Use
Side Effects of Ramipil 2.5 Tablet
Drug Warnings
Do not take Ramipil 2.5 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Talk to your doctor if you have heart, kidney or liver problems. Ramipil 2.5 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 Ramipil 2.5 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor, he/she may prescribe you alternate medicine. Ramipil 2.5 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 Ramipil 2.5 Tablet if you are due to undergo any surgery or dental procedure; your doctor may advise you to stop taking Ramipil 2.5 Tablet one day before receiving an anaesthetic to undergo any surgery or dental procedure.
Drug-Drug Interactions
Login/Sign Up
Drug-Food Interactions
Login/Sign Up
Drug-Diseases Interactions
Login/Sign Up
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List
Habit Forming
Special Advise
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Have a query?
Buy best Cardiology products by
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Lupin Ltd
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Cipla Ltd
Micro Labs Ltd
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Abbott India Ltd
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Eris Life Sciences Ltd
Mankind Pharma Pvt Ltd
Lloyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
East West Pharma India Pvt Ltd
USV Pvt Ltd
Zydus Healthcare Ltd
Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Elbrit Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Zydus Cadila
Akumentis Healthcare Ltd
Alteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd
Hbc Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Fusion Health Care Pvt Ltd
Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Corona Remedies Pvt Ltd
Jubilant Lifesciences Ltd
Medley Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Knoll Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Msn Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Blue Cross Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Lividus Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Morepen Laboratories Ltd
Ranmarc Labs
Shrrishti Health Care Products Pvt Ltd
Sanofi India Ltd
Steris Healthcare
Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Primus Remedies Pvt Ltd
Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Eswar Therapeutics Pvt Ltd
Knoll Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Tas Med India Pvt Ltd
Systopic Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Indiabulls Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Leeford Healthcare Ltd
Sinsan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Cadila Healthcare Ltd
Azkka Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Nirvana India Pvt Ltd
Orsim Pharma
Prevego Healthcare & Research Pvt Ltd
Econ Healthcare
Elinor Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd
FDC Ltd
Sunij Pharma Pvt Ltd
Nicholas Piramal India Ltd
Astra Zeneca Pharma India Ltd
Pfizer Ltd
Lia Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Shine Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Elicad Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Indoco Remedies Ltd
Proqol Health Care Pvt Ltd
Vasu Organics Pvt Ltd
Biocon Ltd
Opsis Care Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Merck Ltd
Wockhardt Ltd
Auspharma Pvt Ltd
Ergos Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Lakshya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Ordain Health Care Global Pvt Ltd
Pficus De Med Pvt Ltd
ALICAN PHARMACEUTICAL PVT LTD
RPG Life Sciences Ltd
Glynis Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Orris Pharmaceuticals
Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Aprica Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Aretaeus Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Koye Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Neocardiab Care
Retra Life Science Pvt Ltd
Alniche Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Alvio Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Arkas Pharma Pvt Ltd
Atos Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
Divine Savior Pvt Ltd
Metalis Lifesciences Pvt Ltd