ramipril

Uses• hypertension
• left ventricular dysfunction
Contraindications,
drug interactions
or cautions
Contraindications
• angioedema
• pregnancy
• breast feeding
• arenal dysfunction
Drug Interactions
• diuretic (potassium sparing)
• lithium
Adverse Effects (common and severe)• hypotension
• dizziness
• headache
• chest pain
• cough
• rash
• hyperkalemia
• nausea
• vomiting
Instructions and dose
(initial; typical)
2.5mg; 2.510 mg once daily
Monitoring• renal function tests
• serum potassium
• serum sodium
Source of Suggestion
WHO Model List of Essential Medicines
(Added on August, 2015)