Altace
Ramipril tablets for high blood pressure and heart failure. As an ACE inhibitor, it is also used to protect the kidneys in people with diabetes.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Ramipril
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 1.25mg · 2.5mg · 5mg · 10mg
This listing uses Altace as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Altace vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Altace details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Heart Failure · Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
- Alternative names
- ramipril
- Therapeutic class
- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- ACE Inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- diabetic nephropathy
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; history of angioedema; hypersensitivity to ramipril
- Minor side effects
- cough; dizziness; headache
- Moderate side effects
- hyperkalaemia; hypotension; fatigue
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- King Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Lithium; Potassium Supplements; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
angioedema, requires immediate medical attention; severe renal failure, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ramipril tablets for high blood pressure and heart failure. As an ACE inhibitor, it is also used to protect the kidneys in people with diabetes.
Mechanism of action
Prevents conversions of angiotensin I to its potent vasoconstricting form, lowering overall peripheral vascular resistance.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: High fetal risk. Contraindicated in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Altace is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Ramipril, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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