Ramact 5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Ramact 5mg Tablet is widely used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure and may even be prescribed after a heart attack. It also lowers the chances of having a heart attack or stroke.
Ramact 5mg Tablet may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food. This medicine should preferably be taken at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly, even if you feel well or even if your blood pressure is controlled.
Most people with high blood pressure do not feel any symptoms, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use. Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, not smoking, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include feeling dry cough, headache, and fatigue. Most of these are temporary and resolve with time. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.
Uses of Ramact Tablet
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Heart Failure
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Benefits of Ramact Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Ramact 5mg Tablet helps lower high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood. This reduces the risk of complications like stroke, heart attack, or kidney problems in the long term.
In Heart Failure
In people with heart failure, Ramact 5mg Tablet helps the heart work more efficiently by easing the pressure on it. This can reduce symptoms like breathlessness and fatigue, and improve overall quality of life.
In Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Ramact 5mg Tablet lowers the risk of future heart attacks and strokes by keeping blood pressure under control and protecting the blood vessels and heart from damage.
Side effects of Ramact Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ramact
- Dry cough
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Decreased blood pressure
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
How to use Ramact Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ramact 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Ramact Tablet works
Ramact 5mg Tablet 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ramact 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Ramact 5mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ramact 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CAUTION
Ramact 5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to changes in blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ramact 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
Ramact 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.
What if you forget to take Ramact Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ramact 5mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Ramact 5mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy for the first few days, so rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. You can also prefer taking it at bedtime to avoid dizziness throughout the day.
- Let your doctor know about any cough or throat irritation that does not go away.
- It may increase the level of potassium in the blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as bananas and broccoli.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Dipeptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
Interaction with drugs
Taking Ramact with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Concurrent use may increas
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as muscle weakness, fatigue, cramps, nausea, vomiting, tingling, numbness or irregular heartbeat and consult your doctor
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your kidney function and potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of high blood potassium levels and/
Patient concerns
FAQs
I have been diagnosed with heart failure and the doctor has prescribed me Ramact 5mg Tablet. Why?
Ramact 5mg Tablet belongs to the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor group of drugs. It relaxes and widens the blood vessels, making it easier for the blood to pass through the vessels. As a result of this, the heart does not have to work more to push the blood. Since the workload on the heart is reduced, it is beneficial in heart failure. Additionally, it is also used to lower blood pressure and prevent stroke.
When can I expect my blood pressure to be normal after starting Ramact 5mg Tablet?
Ramact 5mg Tablet takes a few hours to reduce high blood pressure but since there are no symptoms, you will not notice any difference. It takes a few weeks for the blood pressure to get fully controlled. Do not stop taking the medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel better or if your blood pressure is normalized.
Can Ramact 5mg Tablet increase potassium levels? If yes, what should be done?
Ramact 5mg Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood, especially if you have uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, kidney problems, and dehydration. Potassium levels may also increase in patients using potassium salts or medicines which increase potassium levels or are aged more than 70 years of age. If you have any of these conditions and are using Ramact 5mg Tablet, you need to be careful and get regular blood tests done to monitor potassium levels.
Ever since I started taking Ramact 5mg Tablet, I noticed that I have developed a dry cough which is very irritating and is not relieved by any medicine. Why is it?
Ramact 5mg Tablet commonly is responsible for dry cough which can be persistent and is not relieved by any medicine. Talk to your doctor if it bothers you or you have trouble sleeping, as another medicine may be better. Even if you stop taking Ramact 5mg Tablet, the cough may take a few days to a month to go away.
I accidentally took a 25 mg Ramact 5mg Tablet tablet instead of one 5 mg. Will it have any harmful effects?
Yes, you may feel lightheaded, dizzy, your pulse may become slow and you may even faint. You should take the help of a relative or friend for an emergency or seek immediate medical support.
I have diabetes. Does Ramact 5mg Tablet have any effect on blood sugar levels?
Yes, Ramact 5mg Tablet may have some effect on antidiabetic medicines and insulin and may lower your blood sugar levels. Therefore, you need to check your blood sugar levels regularly.
I have been using Ramact 5mg Tablet for blood pressure for some time, but now I have noticed that I often have a sore throat along with fever. I want to stop Ramact 5mg Tablet and see if this goes, can I stop Ramact 5mg Tablet?
No, you should not stop Ramact 5mg Tablet suddenly as this may cause a sudden increase in your blood pressure which may be harmful to you. In addition to this, Ramact 5mg Tablet can very rarely decrease your white blood cell count which is important to fight infections in your body. Consult your doctor and get a blood test done. If your white cell count is decreased, it could be due to Ramact 5mg Tablet. Ask your doctor for alternative medicine for blood pressure. You can continue taking Ramact 5mg Tablet if your investigations are normal.
Is it safe to take Ramact 5mg Tablet for a long time?
Yes, Ramact 5mg Tablet is safe and works best if taken for a long time. But, taking Ramact 5mg Tablet for a long time can sometimes affect the working of your kidneys. To keep track of this, your doctor will get regular blood tests done and check how well your kidneys are working.
Can Ramact 5mg Tablet affect my fertility?
There is no evidence that Ramact 5mg Tablet has any effect on fertility in both men and women. However, if you are planning to get pregnant, talk to your doctor first because Ramact 5mg Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy.
Will there be any problem if I am taking Ramact 5mg Tablet and I have surgery scheduled in a week?
Inform your doctor that you are taking Ramact 5mg Tablet. Ramact 5mg Tablet can reduce your blood pressure when it is used with a general anesthetic. Your doctor may advise you to stop taking it 24 hours before surgery.
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