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Ramipril is a prescription blood pressure medication that belongs to a group of medicines called ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing your blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow around your body.

We can provide Ramipril to patients who have been taking it for at least three months and need a repeat prescription.

Notice: When providing a generic product (non-branded), we use a range of manufacturers. Due to this, your medication may look different to what’s pictured.

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Treatment with Ramipril

About Ramipril

Treatment for: Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Type of drug: ACE inhibitor
Prescription or over-the-counter: Prescription-only medication
Branded or generic: Generic
Active ingredient: Ramipril
Dosages available: 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, and 10mg
Time to start working: 1-2 hours
Common side effects include: loss of energy, feeling weak or faint, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, mild skin reactions (rash)

What is Ramipril?

How Ramipril works

Ramipril is a medication used to treat blood pressure. It is also prescribed for the treatment of heart failure. Ramipril can be taken as a standalone treatment or in combination with certain other blood pressure lowering medication (your GP will tell you which medications to take). It is an ACE inhibitor, which means that it lowers your blood pressure levels by inhibiting a particular mechanism in your body, which converts the hormone angiotensin into angiotensin II. Angiotensin II increases your blood pressure. Taking an ACE inhibitor such as Ramipril prevents that angiotensin II is produced, which means that your blood pressure is lowered. Ramipril is taken on a daily basis and it reduces your risk of dangerous conditions such as stroke and heart attack.

Ramipril needs to be prescribed by your GP, who will monitor the effectiveness of the treatment. You can use Superdrug Online Doctor to obtain a repeat course of your treatment without having to visit your GP. You still need to see your GP for regular checkups to ensure that your blood pressure remains under control.

Taking Ramipril

Who can take Ramipril?

You can only take Ramipril if your GP has prescribed it. Your GP will establish whether you can take Ramipril. Patients who are taking other medications and patients who suffer from certain medical conditions may not be able to take Ramipril.

You need to take your Ramipril tablets as your doctor has prescribed them. Ramipril needs to be taken at the same time every day, with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. You must not crush the tablet or chew it. Please note, product packaging may differ from the image above.

Your GP will tell you which dosage you require. When you start taking Ramipril, your dosage will gradually be increased. The usual dose is 10mg per day. If you are already taking medication for high blood pressure, your GP may decide to adjust the dosage of your other medication.

Do not take Ramipril if you:

are allergic to Ramipril or any other ingredient in Ramipril tablets
have ever suffered an allergic reaction called angioedema
are having dialysis
suffer from kidney problems
are more than three months pregnant
have very low blood pressure or unstable blood pressure

Tell your doctor if you:

have recently lost a lot of fluids or salt due to sickness (for example vomiting, diarrhoea, excessive sweating or medication)
are undergoing desensitisation therapy for an allergy
are going to receive an anesthetic (for example because you are due to have an operation)
have high levels of potassium in your blood
suffer from scleroderma or systemic lupus erythematosus
are pregnant, trying for a baby or breastfeeding

Ramipril Side Effects

Seek medical help immediately if you experience:

swellings of the face or throat
breathing problems
itchy rash
worsening of an existing skin problem
mouth ulcers
peeling or blistering of your skin
faster heart rate, palpitations, uneven heartbeat
heart attack or stroke
cough or shortness of breath
increased tendency to bruise
bleeding, getting infections or sore throat more frequently
feeling dizzy or faint
pale skin
severe stomach pain
yellowing of skin and eyes
loss of appetite
feeling sick
fever and chills

Common Side Effects

headache and tiredness
dizziness (particularly common in the beginning of the treatment)
low blood pressure and fainting
dry cough
inflammation of the sinuses, bronchitis
stomach problems such as diarrhoea, indigestion, nausea and being sick
skin rash
chest pain
muscle pain and cramps
increased potassium levels in your blood

Uncommon Side Effects

problems with your balance (vertigo)
changes in your ability to taste
sleep problems
itching, tingling or numbness of your skin
depression, anxiety and restlessness
nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, worsening of asthma
visual disturbances
fever
joint pain
decrease in sexual desire (in men and women)
flushing
erectile problems
loss of appetite
unusual sweating
frequent urination
intestinal angioedema (a swelling in your gut which causes abdominal pain, diarrhoea and vomiting)
dry mouth, heartburn and constipation
irregular heartbeat
swellings in your arms and legs (due to water retention)
abnormal blood test results (may show an increased number of white blood cells or changes in your kidney, pancreas and liver function)

Please read the Ramipril patient information for a full list of all known side effects.

Drug Interactions

Ramipril tablets interact with some medications. This includes:

painkillers and anti inflammatories such as ibuprofen, indomethacin and aspirin
ephedrine, noradrenaline and adrenaline (used to treat hypertension, asthma, allergies and heart problems)
certain medicines used to treat cancer
ciclosporin (given to prevent the rejection of organs after a transplantation)
some diuretics (water tablets)
steroid anti inflammatories such as prednisolone
medicines which increase your blood levels of potassium (such as spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride, potassium salts and heparin)
lithium (used to treat mental health problems)
medicines used to treat diabetes
Procainamide, a medication used to treat heart rhythm problems
Allopurinol, used to lower uric acid in your blood

Drinking alcohol during your treatment with Ramipril may make you feel dizzy and lightheaded. If you are unsure whether you can drink alcohol and how much you can drink, ask your GP for advice.

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