| Active Ingredient | RAMIPRIL |
| Therapeutic Class | ACE INHIBITORS |
| Indications | Mild to moderate hypertension, congestive heart failure. |
| Caution | Nausea, cough, asthenia, abdominal cramps, headache, dizziness. C.f. prescribing in renal disease p. 36. |
| Dose Range | Hypertension: 2.5-10mg once daily. CHF: Initial dose 1.25mg once daily increased to 10 mg daily in 1 or 2 divided doses. After myocardial infarction: Initial dose 2.5 mg twice daily ,increased after two days to 5 mg twice daily. Renal impairment: Initial |
| Drug Interactions | |
| Pregnancy | ACE Inhibitors can cause injury and death to the developing fetus when used in t More ... |
| Breast Feeding | Use ramipril with caution in lactating women. |