Unipril 2.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.03 (3 x 10: ৳ 150.90)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.30
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ramipril |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Hypertension
- Congestive heart failure
- Myocardial infarction
- Glomerular nephropathy
- Risk reduction of cardiovascular events
Pharmacology
- ACE inhibitor
- Decreased vasopressor activity
- Decreased aldosterone secretion
- Antihypertensive activity
- Long-acting
Dosage
- Initial dose adjustment
- Single or divided doses
- Maintenance dosage
- Renal impairment dosage
Administration
- Tablet form
- Swallow with liquid
- Absorption not affected by food
Interaction
- Concomitant use with diuretics
- Lithium interaction
- Impact on driving and machinery operation
- NSAID impact on antihypertensive effect
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- History of angioedema
- Renal artery stenosis
- Hypotensive states
- Pregnancy
- Use with certain medications
Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Hypotension
- Cough
- Nausea
- Rash
- Hyperkalemia
- Rarity of angioneurotic edema
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not to be taken during pregnancy
- Exclusion of pregnancy before treatment
- Avoidance during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in impaired renal function
- Caution in hyperkalaemia
- Caution in hypotension
- Caution in impaired hepatic function
Use in Special Populations
- Elderly considerations
- Hepatic impairment precautions
- Renal impairment considerations
- Diuretic pre-treatment considerations
Overdose Effects
- Peripheral vasodilatation
- Bradycardia
- Electrolyte disturbances
- Renal failure
- Management protocols
Therapeutic Class
- ACE inhibitors
Storage Conditions
- Temperature and light requirements
- Child safety
- Expiry date adherence
- Prescription only