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Raxipril 5mg Capsule

Contains:Ramipril (5mg) ↗
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Raxipril 5mg Capsule – Ramipril (5mg) 5 mg by Chemo Biological
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Chemical ClassDipeptides (Carboxylic acids derivatives)
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassCARDIAC
Action ClassAngiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

About Raxipril 5mg Capsule

Raxipril 5mg Capsule is widely used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure and may even be prescribed after a heart attack. It also lowers the chances of having a heart attack or stroke.Raxipril 5mg Capsule may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. This medicine should preferably be taken at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or even if your blood pressure is controlled.Most people with high blood pressure do not feel any symptoms, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use. Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, not smoking, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor.The most common side effects of this medicine include feeling dry cough, headache, and fatigue. Most of these are temporary and resolve with time. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or do not go away.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.

How It Works

Raxipril 5mg Capsule is widely used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure and may even be prescribed after a heart attack. It also lowers the chances of having a heart attack or stroke.Raxipril 5mg Capsule may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. This medicine should preferably be taken at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or even if your blood pressure is controlled.Most people with high blood pressure do not feel any symptoms, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use. Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, not smoking, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor.The most common side effects of this medicine include feeling dry cough, headache, and fatigue. Most of these are temporary and resolve with time. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or do not go away.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.

How to Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Raxipril 5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

What if you miss a dose?

If you miss a dose of Raxipril 5mg Capsule, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Composition of Raxipril 5mg Capsule

Ramipril (5mg)

Uses of Raxipril 5mg Capsule

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Treatment of Heart failure

Key Benefits of Raxipril 5mg Capsule

  • In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Raxipril 5mg Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called ACE inhibitors. It reduces stress on the heart and relaxes the blood vessels. This widens the blood vessels and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around your body, thereby lowering your blood pressure. Controlled blood pressure reduces the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel immediate benefit from taking this medicine, however, it helps you maintain your blood pressure in the long term.

Side Effects of Raxipril 5mg Capsule

  • Dry cough
  • Headache
  • Fatigue

This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Safety Advice for Raxipril 5mg Capsule

Alcohol
UNSAFE

Raxipril 5mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Raxipril 5mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast Feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Raxipril 5mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving
UNSAFE

Raxipril 5mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney
CAUTION

Raxipril 5mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Raxipril 5mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.

Liver
CAUTION

Raxipril 5mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Raxipril 5mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Raxipril 5mg Capsule belongs to the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor group of drugs. It relaxes and widens the blood vessels, making it easier for the blood to pass through the vessels. As a result of this, the heart does not have to work more to push the blood. Since the workload on the heart is reduced, it is beneficial in heart failure. Additionally, it is also used to lower blood pressure and prevent stroke.

Raxipril 5mg Capsule may increase potassium levels in the blood, especially if you have uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, kidney problems, and dehydration. Potassium levels may also increase in patients using potassium salts or medicines which increase potassium levels or are aged more than 70 years of age. If you have any of these conditions and are using Raxipril 5mg Capsule, you need to be careful and get regular blood tests done to monitor potassium levels.

Raxipril 5mg Capsule takes a few hours to reduce high blood pressure but since there are no symptoms, you will not notice any difference. It takes a few weeks for the blood pressure to get fully controlled. Do not stop taking the medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel better or if your blood pressure is normalized.

Raxipril 5mg Capsule commonly is responsible for dry cough which can be persistent and is not relieved by any medicine. Talk to your doctor if it bothers you or you have trouble sleeping, as another medicine may be better. Even if you stop taking Raxipril 5mg Capsule, the cough may take a few days to a month to go away.

Yes, you may feel lightheaded, dizzy, your pulse may become slow and you may even faint. You should take the help of a relative or friend for an emergency or seek immediate medical support.

Inform your doctor that you are taking Raxipril 5mg Capsule. Raxipril 5mg Capsule can reduce your blood pressure when it is used with a general anesthetic. Your doctor may advise you to stop taking it 24 hours before surgery.

There is no evidence that Raxipril 5mg Capsule has any effect on fertility in both men and women. However, if you are planning to get pregnant, talk to your doctor first because Raxipril 5mg Capsule is not recommended in pregnancy.

Yes, Raxipril 5mg Capsule may have some effect on antidiabetic medicines and insulin and may lower your blood sugar levels. Therefore, you need to check your blood sugar levels regularly.

No, you should not stop Raxipril 5mg Capsule suddenly as this may cause a sudden increase in your blood pressure which may be harmful to you. In addition to this, Raxipril 5mg Capsule can very rarely decrease your white blood cell count which is important to fight infections in your body. Consult your doctor and get a blood test done. If your white cell count is decreased, it could be due to Raxipril 5mg Capsule. Ask your doctor for alternative medicine for blood pressure. You can continue taking Raxipril 5mg Capsule if your investigations are normal.

Yes, Raxipril 5mg Capsule is safe and works best if taken for a long time. But, taking Raxipril 5mg Capsule for a long time can sometimes affect the working of your kidneys. To keep track of this, your doctor will get regular blood tests done and check how well your kidneys are working.

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