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Lr is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Lr have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lr. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Lr include Confusion. Some other side effects of Lr have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Lr normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Lr has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Lr related warnings talks about Lr's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Angioedema, Heart Failure, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) must refrain from the use of Lr since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lr are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Lr may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lr is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Lr is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Lr safe for pregnant women?
LR can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Lr safe during breastfeeding?
LR may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lr on the Kidneys?
LR is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Lr on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of LR on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Lr on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of LR on the heart have been reported.
Lr should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lr unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lr habit forming or addictive?
Lr does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Lr
Lr may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lr
Taking Lr with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
LR is the brand name of ramipril. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medicine called ACE inhibitors (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors). It is available in the form of a tablet and capsule. It is used in the treatment of high blood pressure ( high BP), reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke, and heart failure. It is also used to treat people with diabetes who have developed kidney problems.
Rarely, LR causes arrhythmia (Irregular heartbeat). However, if you experience any fluctuation in heart rate after consuming this drug, please inform a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, LR does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, LR might increase your blood sugar levels slightly, health people can tolerate it easily while the diabetic patients might have some problem. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.
Yes, LR may cause a cough. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience a severe cough after taking this medicine then inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, LR may cause erectile dysfunction. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. If you experience erectile dysfunction after consuming this drug, please inform a doctor, they might give you alternate treatment.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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