Ripril 2.5 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ramipril
Company Square pharmaceuticals plc
Also available as
Ripril 5 mg tablet

Title

Ripril Tablets

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Pharmaceutical

Description

A medication indicated for hypertension, congestive heart failure, heart attack recovery, diabetic nephropathy, reduction of cardiovascular risk, and more. It is an ACE inhibitor with antihypertensive, cardioprotective, and vasodilatory properties.

Color Options

  • White

Dimensions

Varies as per packaging size

Dosage Form

Tablet

Packaging Options

  • Bottle
  • Strip

Dosage Range

  • 1.25
  • 2.5
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20

Usability Features

  • Long-acting
  • Well-tolerated

Materials

  • Ramipril

Mode of Action

Blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, leading to decreased vasopressor activity and decreased aldosterone secretion.

Dosage Adjustments

  • Based on patient tolerance and response
  • Adjusted at intervals of at least 2 weeks

Administration

Must be swallowed with sufficient liquid, not to be chewed or crushed

Interactions

  • Contraindicated with diuretics, lithium, and NSAIDs
  • Avoid concomitant use with alcohol

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to ramipril or other ACE inhibitors
  • History of angioedema
  • Pregnancy
  • Renal artery stenosis
  • Hypotensive or haemodynamically unstable states
  • Concomitant use with certain medications

Side Effects

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Symptomatic hypotension
  • Cough
  • Nausea
  • Rash
  • Urticaria
  • Hyperkalaemia

Pregnancy & Lactation

Must not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Use with caution in patients with impaired renal function, hyperkalaemia, hypotension, and impaired hepatic function

Special Populations

  • Elderly: Consider reduced initial dose
  • Hepatic impairment: Initiate under close medical supervision
  • Renal impairment: Adjust dose based on creatinine clearance

Overdose Effects

  • Excessive peripheral vasodilatation
  • Bradycardia
  • Electrolyte disturbances
  • Renal failure
  • Management includes detoxification and administration of specific medications

Therapeutic Class

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

Storage Conditions

Store at 30°C or below, protect from light, and keep out of the reach of children

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