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LR Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. LR Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of LR Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of LR Tablet include Confusion. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of LR Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of LR Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that LR Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on LR Tablet related warnings talks about LR Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
LR Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid LR Tablet in conditions like Angioedema, Heart Failure, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension). Some other conditions that can be affected by LR Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, LR Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking LR Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
LR Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
LR may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of LR Tablet on the Kidneys?
LR is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of LR Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of LR on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of LR Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of LR on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take LR Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this LR Tablet habit forming or addictive?
LR Tablet does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and LR Tablet
LR Tablet 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 Tablet
Taking LR Tablet 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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