Introduction
Cartace belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is widely used to treat high blood pressure and hear... View More
Uses of Cartace
Side effects of Cartace
How to use Cartace
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. Cartace may be taken with ... View More
How Cartace works
Cartace is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more... View More
What if you forget to take Cartace?
If you miss a dose of Cartace, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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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