Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or congestive heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack.
Ramipril 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.
Major & minor side effects for Ramipril
- Blurred vision
- Sweating
- Dizziness
- Unusual tiredness and weakness
- Back pain
- Chest tightness
- Increased heartbeat
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary.
This medicine may cause hypotension, especially when used in combination with other high blood pressure medicines.
This medicine may significantly increase the potassium levels in the blood.
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
This medicine may cause a persistent, nonproductive cough that is usually resolved once the medicine is discontinued.