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Ramifast is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High BP. Secondary and off-label uses of Ramifast have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Ramifast depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Ramifast are Confusion. While these are the most often observed Ramifast side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ramifast are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Ramifast has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ramifast related warnings talks about Ramifast's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ramifast can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ramifast in conditions like Angioedema, Heart Failure, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension). Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ramifast contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Ramifast with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Ramifast, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Ramifast is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ramifast is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Ramifast safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Ramifast. If you are pregnant, do not take Ramifast without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ramifast safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Ramifast for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ramifast on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Ramifast on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Ramifast on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Ramifast on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Ramifast on the Heart?
Side effects of Ramifast rarely affect the heart.
Ramifast 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 Ramifast unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ramifast habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Ramifast.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ramifast. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Ramifast only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ramifast cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ramifast
Ramifast may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ramifast
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ramifast with alcohol will be.
Yes, Ramifast may cause hair loss but it occurs very rarely. This problem goes away after discontinuation of the drug. However, if you notice excessive hair loss then consult it with your doctor.
Ramifast 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.
No, Ramifast does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Ramifast 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.
Take Ramifast as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Ramifast has been reported to cause constipation in patients who are taking it but it occurs very rarely. However, if you are experiencing severe constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience