Ramipril 5mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg

Ramipril 5mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg — Uses and Benefits

This medicine is mainly used to treat high blood pressure that is not adequately controlled by a single medicine alone.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Treating high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Used when blood pressure needs two medicines to be controlled
• Sometimes used to help protect the heart and kidneys in people with high blood pressure

HOW IT WORKS

• Ramipril relaxes and widens blood vessels by blocking a hormone (angiotensin) that narrows them
• Hydrochlorothiazide helps the kidneys remove excess salt and water from the body, reducing fluid volume
• Together they lower blood pressure more effectively than either alone

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not a painkiller or fever medicine
• Not used for sudden severe high blood pressure emergencies
• Not a substitute for lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and reduced salt intake
• Not to be used for other heart conditions without doctor's specific advice

How to Use Ramipril 5mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once a day
• Swallow the tablet with water, with or without food, at the same time each day
• Do not crush or chew unless your doctor tells you to
• Continue taking it regularly even if you feel well, as blood pressure control needs continuous treatment
• Do not stop suddenly without consulting your doctor

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember on the same day
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue as usual
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep in the original packaging until ready to use
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Ramipril 5mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Dry, persistent cough
• Dizziness or light-headedness
• Tiredness or weakness
• Headache
• Increased urination

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea or upset stomach
• Muscle cramps
• Low blood pressure symptoms like feeling faint on standing
• Changes in blood sugar or uric acid levels
• Skin rash or itching

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat with difficulty breathing (angioedema)
• Severe dizziness or fainting
• Signs of high potassium: irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness
• Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)
• Severe skin reactions like blistering or peeling
• Significant decrease in urine output

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Ramipril 5mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg — Safety Information and Precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine in India and should be used only under the supervision of a registered doctor.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are pregnant or planning pregnancy
• Are breastfeeding
• Have a known allergy to Ramipril, Hydrochlorothiazide, sulfonamide drugs, or other ACE inhibitors
• Have a history of angioedema
• Have severe kidney disease or are on dialysis
• Have severe liver disease or gout that is untreated

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have diabetes
• Have kidney or liver problems
• Have low blood pressure or are dehydrated
• Are on a low-salt diet
• Have a history of high potassium levels
• Are elderly or have heart valve narrowing (aortic stenosis)

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
• Other blood pressure–lowering medicines
• NSAID painkillers like ibuprofen or diclofenac
• Lithium
• Diabetes medicines (may increase risk of low blood sugar)
• Certain diuretics or corticosteroids

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I take this medicine with other blood pressure tablets?

Only if your doctor prescribes it together, as combining certain medicines can excessively lower blood pressure.

Will this medicine cause a dry cough?

Yes, a persistent dry cough is a known side effect of the Ramipril component in some people.

Can I stop taking it once my blood pressure is normal?

• No, do not stop without consulting your doctor, as blood pressure may rise again and treatment is usually long-term.
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