INTRODUCTION

RAMISAVE 5MG contains ramipril which belongs to a group of medicines called ACE inhibitors (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors). It works by relaxing and widening your blood vessels and it makes easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This helps to increase supply of the oxygen to your heart which may reduce the risk of further damage to your heart. It also improves blood flow through the small blood vessels found in the kidneys, which helps the kidneys to work more efficiently. This in turn which can help to slow down the progression of kidney damage that might result from having the diabetes or high blood pressure.

It is also used to reduce risk of cardiovascular problems and complications in patients aged 55 years or more with heart or blood vessel disease or diabetes. Tell your doctor, if you have a collagen vascular disease such as scleroderma or systemic lupus erythematosus. Take RAMISAVE 5MG by mouth at the same time of the day each day. Swallow the medicine with liquid.

USES OF RAMISAVE 5MG

• Treat high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Reduce risk of having a heart attack or stroke
• Reduce the risk or delay the worsening of kidney problem (whether or not you have diabetes)

HOW RAMISAVE 5MG WORKS

RAMISAVE 5MG works by widening the blood vessels, which reduce pressure in the vessels, making it easier for your heart to pump blood around the body.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take RAMISAVE 5MG exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the medicine whole with plenty of water.

SIDE EFFECTS OF RAMISAVE 5MG

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Skin rash:

Avoid bathing with hot water because hot water can irritate the skin. Moisturizers can be used on regular basis to soothe and hydrate the affected area.

Headache:

Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.

Diarrhea:

Drink lot of fluid to avoid dehydration. Avoid taking any other medicines for diarrhoea consulting your doctor.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

Talk to your doctor if you are taking:

• other medicines used to treat high blood pressure
• lithium, a medicine used to treat mood swings and depression
• potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes
• medicines used to relieve pain, swelling and other symptoms of the inflammation
• insulin and other medicines to treat diabetes

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

Store at room temperature 15-25°C and keep out of reach of children.

FAQs ABOUT RAMISAVE 5MG

Can RAMISAVE 5MG be used in pregnant women?

No. It is not recommended for use in the pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking.

What happens if I stop taking RAMISAVE 5MG?

If you stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor can cause your blood pressure to spike. This may increase your chance for heart attack or stroke.

REFERENCES

1. Munish Chauhan; Jayesh Patel; Faran Ahmad, Ramipril, Drugs used to treat hypertension, [Revised on 5 July 2020] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537119/

2. Goodman and Gilman’s. The pharmacological basis of Therapeutics. Chap.27, Treatment of myocardial ischemia and hypertension, Drugs used to treat hypertension, 12th Edition, 2011. Page – 777, 740.

3. Sanofi S.p.A., Scoppito Italy; Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC); [Revised on July 2019] [Accessed 26 Oct 2020] https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.8066.pdf

4. Actavis Ltd., [Revised on Jan 2020] [Accessed 26 Oct 2020] https://www.accord-healthcare.com/ie/sites/default/files/pil/bbba7146_ramipril_2.5_mg_5_mg_10_mg_caps_pil_ie_02_02_pr.pdf