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What is CARDACE PROTECT 2.5MG?
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CARDACE PROTECT 2.5MG contains Atorvastatin and Ramipril
What CARDACE PROTECT 2.5MG is used for?
- CARDACE PROTECT 2.5MG is used to lower lipids cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when a low-fat diet and life style changes on their own have failed
- It is used to treat high blood pressure and it prevents the risk of you having a heart attack, myocardial infarction or stroke or heart failure
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Pregnancy & Breast Feeding
Children & Adolescents
Driving & Using Machines
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
- are allergic to Ramipril and Atorvastatin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- have muscle ache or weakness
- have diabetes
- have a thyroid or kidney problems
- have infections
- have heart failure
- are dehydrated
- are undergoing surgery
- have high amounts of potassium in your blood
- have systemic lupus erythematosus
- Do not take CARDACE PROTECT 2.5MG if you are pregnant, or if you are trying to become pregnant or breast-feeding
- CARDACE PROTECT 2.5MG is not intended for children under 16 years of age
- Do not drive or use any tools or machines if your ability is affected by this medicine
Tell your doctor if you are taking medicines such as:
- ibuprofen or indomethacin used to relieve pain and inflammation
- sacubitril/valsartan used for treating a type of long term (chronic) heart failure in adults
- medicines used for treating cancer (chemotherapy) or used to stop the rejection of organs after a transplant such as ciclosporin, sirolimus, everolimus
- medicines which can increase the amount of potassium in your blood such as spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride, potassium salts, trimethoprim alone or in combination with sulfamethoxazole (for infections)
- heparin (for thinning blood)
- steroid medicines for inflammation such as prednisolone
- allopurinol (used to lower the uric acid in your blood)
- procainamide (for heart rhythm problems)
- racecadotril (used against diarrhea)
- medicines used for treating diabetes such as oral glucose lowering medicines and insulin
- lithium (for mental health problems)
- Your doctor will have decided the right dose of CARDACE PROTECT 2.5MG for you
- CARDACE PROTECT 2.5MG should be swallowed whole with a glass of water and can be taken at any time of day with or without food
- Try to take at the same time every day
If you take more CARDACE PROTECT 2.5MG
- If you take more CARDACE PROTECT 2.5MG, you should tell your doctor at once or contact immediately the nearest casualty department
If you forget to take CARDACE PROTECT 2.5MG
- If you miss a dose, wait until it is time for your next dose, then go on as normal. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If you stop taking CARDACE PROTECT 2.5MG
- Do not stop taking CARDACE PROTECT 2.5MG without first consulting your doctor
Like all medicines, CARDACE PROTECT 2.5MG can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Atorvastatin
- serious allergic reaction which causes swelling of face, tongue and throat that can cause great difficulty in breathing
- muscle weakness, tenderness or pain
Ramipril
- swelling of the face, lips or throat
- severe skin allergy
- fast heart rate
- bleeding
- pancreatitis
- liver problems
- headache or dizziness
- stomach upset
Atorvastatin
- inflammation of the nasal passages, pain in the throat, nose bleed
- increases in blood sugar levels (if you have diabetes continue careful monitoring of your blood sugar levels), increase in blood creatine kinase
- nausea, constipation, indigestion, diarrhoea
- joint pain, muscle pain, back pain and headache
- blood test results that show your liver function can become abnormal
Ramipril
- dizziness
- fainting, hypotension
- dry tickly cough, inflammation of your sinuses (sinusitis) or bronchitis, shortness of breath
- chest pain
- cramps or pain in your muscles
- blood tests showing more potassium than usual in your blood
Atorvastatin
- anorexia (loss of appetite), weight gain, decreases in blood sugar levels (if you have diabetes you should continue careful monitoring of your blood sugar levels)
- having nightmares, insomnia
- dizziness, numbness or tingling in the fingers and toes, reductions of sensation to pain or touch, change in sense of taste, loss of memory
- blurred vision
- ringing in the ears and/or head
- rash, skin rash and itching, hives, hair loss
- neck pain, muscle fatigue
Ramipril
- balance problems (vertigo)
- itching and unusual skin sensations such as numbness, tingling, pricking, burning or creeping on your skin
- sleep problems
- feeling depressed, anxious, more nervous than usual or restless
- blocked nose, difficulty in breathing or worsening of asthma
- swelling in your gut called “intestinal angioedema” presenting with symptoms like abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea
- heartburn, constipation or dry mouth
- passing more water (urine) than usual over the day
- sweating more than usual
- loss or decrease of appetite (anorexia)
- swollen arms and legs
- flushing
- blurred vision
- pain in your joints
- sexual inability in men, reduced sexual desire in men or women
- an increased number of certain white blood cells (eosinophilia) found during a blood test
Atorvastatin
- visual disturbance
- unexpected bleeding or bruising
- cholestasis (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes)
- tendon injury
Ramipril
- feeling shaky or confused
- red and swollen tongue
- severe flaking or peeling of the skin, itchy, lumpy rash
- nail problems
- skin rash or bruising
- blotches on your skin and cold extremities
- red, itchy, swollen or watery eyes
- disturbed hearing and ringing in your ears
- being more sensitive to the sun than usual
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
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