Acecard 2.52.5mg
Tablet
Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Acecard 2.5 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Acecard 2.5 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Acecard 2.5 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 Acecard 2.5 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Acecard 2.5 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acecard 2.5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Acecard 2.5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acecard 2.5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Acecard 2.5 belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is widely used to treat high blood pressure and ... View More
Uses of Acecard 2.5
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
- Heart failure
Side effects of Acecard 2.5
- Decreased blood pressure
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
- Dry cough
How to use Acecard 2.5
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acecard 2.5 may be taken w... View More
How Acecard 2.5 works
Acecard 2.5 is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows ... View More
What if you forget to take Acecard 2.5?
If you miss a dose of Acecard 2.5, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
- Acecard 2.5 can make you feel dizzy for the first few days, so rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. You can also prefer taking it at bedt... View More
- Let your doctor know about any cough, or throat irritation that does not go away.
- It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Indication
Congestive heart failure, MI, HTN, CV events, Stroke
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Hypertension, Diabetic Nephropathy Adult: Hypertension Initial (not on diuretic): 2.5 mg once daily at bedtime. Initial (with diuretic): 1.25... View More
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation 10-30 Initially, 1.25 mg/day. Max: 5 mg/day. 30-60 Not necessary to adjust the initial dose. Ma... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity, bilateral renal artery stenosis, or a single kidney with unilateral renal artery stenosis. Aortic stenosis or outflow tract obstructio... View More
Mode of Action
Ramipril, a prodrug of ramiprilat, competitively inhibits ACE from converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II (a potent vasoconstrictor) resulting in in... View More
Precaution
Renal impairment, hypovolaemia, hyperkalaemia, valvular stenosis; before, during or immediately after anaesthesia. Severe resistant hypertension, elderl... View More
Side Effect
>10% Cough (7-8%),Hypotension (2-11%) 1-10% Headache (1-5%),Angina pectoris (3%),Dizziness (2-4%),Nausea (2%),Vomiting (2%),Postural hypotension (2... View More
Interaction
May enhance hypotensive effect w/ diuretics and other antihypertensives. May increase risk of renal function deterioration w/ NSAIDs. May increase serum... View More
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