Ramipril (Altace)

Alternate Name: Altace

Description: Ramipril is a type of drug known as an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Ramipril is the generic version of the brand-name drug called Altace. The average price of Ramipril is $50 for a supply of 30, 10 mg capsules. An easy way to reduce the Ramipril price is to use our free LowerMyRx discount card.

Dosage Form: Capsule

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antihypertensive, Cardiovascular Agent, Renal Protective Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 10 MG

Warnings: Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in a normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may cause the following problems:Angioedema (severe swelling), including head, neck, and intestinal swellingKidney problemsLiver problems It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, diabetes, low blood pressure, or a collagen-vascular disease, including lupus or scleroderma.

Food Warnings: Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests., Ask your doctor before you use any medicine, supplement, or salt substitute that contains potassium., Some medicines can affect how ramipril works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Aliskiren, gold injection, lithium, telmisartan, temsirolimusA diuretic (water pill)An NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen), Do not use this medicine together with sacubitril. Do not use this medicine and sacubitril/valsartan within 36 hours of each other., Do not use this medicine together with aliskiren if you have diabetes.