About Ramistar 1.25 Tablet
Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s 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. The blood exerts a high pressure on the walls of blood vessels (arteries), leading to hypertension. Heart failure can occur when your heart is unable to pump blood sufficiently required to the remaining of the body. Heart attack or stroke is the blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle. The blockade usually occurs due to build-up of fat/cholesterol in the coronary artery (supplies blood to the heart).
Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s works by lowering the body’s production of substances that could increase the blood pressure. Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s 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 the reduce the risk of having a heart attack, stroke or heart failure.
Take Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s with or without food. Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet, swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Take Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s at the same time every day. In some cases, you may experience certain 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.
To treat you condition effectually continue taking Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Try not to stop taking it on your own as it may cause sudden increase the blood pressure, chest pain or heart attack. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels and kidney functioning is advised while taking Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s. It would help if you consumed low salt (table salt) and low-fat diet while taking Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s. Avoid taking Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Talk to your doctor, he/she may prescribe you with alternate medicine. Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as the efficacy and safety have not been established.
Uses of Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s
Hypertension (high blood pressure), Prevention of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.
Medicinal Benefits
Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s 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. Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s 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 Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s may show orthostatic effect. Continued usage of Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s helps in decreasing the severity of heart failure, rate of hospitalization and symptoms such as weakness and shortness of breath. Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure.
Dosage
Ramistar-H 5 Tablet
Ramistar-H 10 Tablet
Ramistar-H 2.5 Tablet
Ramistar-AM 5 Tablet
Ramistar-AM 2.5 Tablet
Ramistar 10 Tablet
Ramistar 5 Tablet
Ramistar 2.5 Tablet
Ramistar 1.25 Tablet
Ramistar-M XL 25mg Tablet
Ramistar-M XL 50 Tablet
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s
Like all medicines, Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s may cause side-effects, although not everybody experiences them. Headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, low blood pressure, inflammation of the sinus (sinusitis), shortness of breath, stomach pain, diarrhea, indigestion, skin rash, chest pain, muscle pain and increased levels of potassium in blood are the common side-effects of Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s. Please consult your doctor if you experience any of these side-effects persistently.
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s if you are allergic to any of its contents. Talk to your doctor if you have heart, kidney or liver problems. Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s may sometimes cause a decrease in blood pressure than normal, especially in dehydrated people, are taking diuretics (medicines to treat oedema) and low levels of sodium. Regularly check your blood pressure levels to avoid any risk. Avoid taking Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Talk to your doctor, he/she may prescribe you with alternate medicine. Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as the 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. Stop taking Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s one day before receiving an anaesthetic to undergo any surgery or dental procedure. Inform your doctor that you are taking Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels and kidney functioning is advised while taking Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s.
Drug Interactions
DRUG-DRUG INTERACTIONS: Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s may have interaction with sacubitril/valsartan (used to treat severe heart failure), aspirin, naproxen and ibuprofen (used to relieve pain), sildenafil (used to treat erectile dysfunction), allopurinol (used to treat gout), sitagliptin, metformin and insulin glargine (used to treat diabetes), furosemide (used to treat edema/swelling), prednisolone (used to treat inflammation) and pregabalin (used to treat anxiety, fits and neuropathic pain).
FOOD-DRUG INTERACTIONS: Maintain low salt and low fat diet while taking Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s. Avoid consuming food rich in potassium such as potassium containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
DRUG-DISEASE INTERACTION: Ramistar 1.25 Tablet 15’s may have interactions with angioedema (swelling), congestive heart failure (heart problems), hemodialysis, low blood pressure, hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in the body), liver diseases and kidney dysfunction.
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