Typical Brand Names: Altace Generic Names: Ramipril Classification: Cardio and Blood

(These are common indications for Altace. There may be additional conditions not listed here. Check with your doctor if you have questions about your specific condition).

Generic Name	Brand Name	Qty	Price
Ramipril 1.25mg [caps]	Altace 1.25mg [caps]	30	$32.50
Ramipril 2.5mg [caps]	Altace 2.5mg [caps]	30	$34.00
Ramipril 5mg [caps]	Altace 5mg [caps]	30	$37.00
Ramipril 1.25mg [caps]	Altace 1.25mg [caps]	60	$43.00
Ramipril 2.5mg [caps]	Altace 2.5mg [caps]	60	$46.00
Ramipril 5mg [caps]	Altace 5mg [caps]	60	$52.00
Ramipril 1.25mg [caps]	Altace 1.25mg [caps]	90	$51.00
Ramipril 2.5mg [caps]	Altace 2.5mg [caps]	90	$56.00
Ramipril 5mg [caps]	Altace 5mg [caps]	90	$64.00

What is the most important information I should know about Altace:
Altace may increase the risk of dangerous allergic reactions. Before taking Altace, tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction that involved swelling of your lips, face, tongue, or throat or difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical attention if you develop any of these symptoms while taking Altace.

Heavy sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, or other causes of fluid loss may lead to very low blood pressure, dizziness, and fainting during therapy with Altace. Maintain proper fluid intake to prevent dehydration and related adverse effects.

What is Altace:
Altace is in a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors).

Altace is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), to prevent heart failure following a heart attack, and to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death in patients who are at an increased risk for these problems.

Altace may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

How Take Altace:
Take Altace exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Take each dose with a full glass of water.

Altace can be taken with or without food.

Do not stop taking Altace without first talking to your doctor. If you stop taking this medication, your condition could become worse.

Missed Dose:
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

Overdose:
Seek emergency medical attention.
Symptoms of a Altace overdose include extreme dizziness, weakness, fainting, and fatigue.

What should I avoid while taking Altace:
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Altace may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities and notify your doctor. Also use caution when rising from a sitting or lying position.

Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may further lower blood pressure and increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Altace.

Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking Altace except under the supervision of your doctor.

Heavy sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, or other causes of fluid loss may lead to very low blood pressure, dizziness, and fainting during therapy with Altace. Maintain proper fluid intake to prevent dehydration and related side effects.

Possible Side Effects:
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Altace and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:

1. an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
2. difficulty breathing;
3. little or no urine;
4. irregular heartbeats or changes in your heartbeat;
5. chest pain;
6. severe dizziness or fainting;
7. or signs of an infection including a sore throat or a fever.

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Altace and talk to your doctor if you experience

1. mild dizziness or lightheadedness;
2. headache;
3. unusual fatigue or weakness;
4. dry, tickling cough;
5. nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;
6. anxiety or depression;
7. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, arms, or legs;
8. or a rash.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Storage:
Store Altace at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What other drugs will affect Altace:
Before taking Altace, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:

1. a potassium supplement such as K-Dur, Klor-Con, and others;
2. salt substitutes that contain potassium;
3. any of the diuretics (water pills) triamterene (Dyrenium, Maxzide, Dyazide), spironolactone (Aldactone), or amiloride (Midamor);
4. any other diuretic (water pill) such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, others), furosemide (Lasix), bumetanide (Bumex), indapamide (Lozol), and others;
5. or lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others).

You may not be able to take Altace, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during your treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

rugs other than those listed here may also interact with Altace or affect your condition. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

What to the pills look like:
Altace is available with a prescription under the brand name Altace. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

1. Altace 1.25 mg - yellow capsules
2. Altace 2.5 mg - orange capsules
3. Altace 5 mg - red capsules
4. Altace 10 mg - blue capsules

Note:
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed

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