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Ramistar 10 Tablet
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Product introduction
Ramistar 10 Tablet is widely used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure and may even be prescribed after a heart attack. It also lowers the chances of having a heart attack or stroke.
Ramistar 10 Tablet may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. This medicine should preferably be taken at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or even if your blood pressure is controlled.
Most people with high blood pressure do not feel any symptoms, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use. Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, not smoking, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include feeling dry cough, headache, and fatigue. Most of these are temporary and resolve with time. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.
Ramistar 10 Tablet may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. This medicine should preferably be taken at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or even if your blood pressure is controlled.
Most people with high blood pressure do not feel any symptoms, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use. Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, not smoking, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include feeling dry cough, headache, and fatigue. Most of these are temporary and resolve with time. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.
Uses of Ramistar Tablet
How to use Ramistar Tablet
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.
How Ramistar Tablet works
Ramistar 10 Tablet is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
Safety advice
Alcohol
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Pregnancy
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Breast feeding
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Driving
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Kidney
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
What if you forget to take Ramistar Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ramistar 10 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Ramistar 10 Tablet 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 bedtime to avoid dizziness throughout the day.
- 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Dipeptides (Carboxylic acids derivatives)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Ramistar 10 Tablet
Once A Day
92%
Twice A Day
8%
What are you using Ramistar Tablet for?
High blood pr*
40%
Others
20%
Heart attack
20%
Diabetic kidn*
20%
*High blood pressure, Diabetic kidney disease
How much was the improvement?
Average
67%
Poor
33%
What were the side-effects while using Ramistar 10 Tablet?
Weakness
40%
No Side Effec*
20%
Cough
20%
Fatigue
20%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Ramistar Tablet?
With food
100%
FAQs
I have been diagnosed with heart failure and the doctor has prescribed me Ramistar 10 Tablet. Why?
Ramistar 10 Tablet belongs to the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor group of drugs. It relaxes and widens the blood vessels, making it easier for the blood to pass through the vessels. As a result of this, the heart does not have to work more to push the blood. Since the workload on the heart is reduced, it is beneficial in heart failure. Additionally, it is also used to lower blood pressure and prevent stroke.
Can Ramistar 10 Tablet increase potassium levels? If yes, what should be done?
Ramistar 10 Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood, especially if you have uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, kidney problems, and dehydration. Potassium levels may also increase in patients using potassium salts or medicines which increase potassium levels or are aged more than 70 years of age. If you have any of these conditions and are using Ramistar 10 Tablet, you need to be careful and get regular blood tests done to monitor potassium levels.
When can I expect my blood pressure to be normal after starting Ramistar 10 Tablet?
Ramistar 10 Tablet takes a few hours to reduce high blood pressure but since there are no symptoms, you will not notice any difference. It takes a few weeks for the blood pressure to get fully controlled. Do not stop taking the medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel better or if your blood pressure is normalized.
Ever since I started taking Ramistar 10 Tablet, I noticed that I have developed a dry cough which is very irritating and is not relieved by any medicine. Why is it?
Ramistar 10 Tablet commonly is responsible for dry cough which can be persistent and is not relieved by any medicine. Talk to your doctor if it bothers you or you have trouble sleeping, as another medicine may be better. Even if you stop taking Ramistar 10 Tablet, the cough may take a few days to a month to go away.
I accidentally took a 25 mg Ramistar 10 Tablet tablet instead of one 5 mg. Will it have any harmful effects?
Yes, you may feel lightheaded, dizzy, your pulse may become slow and you may even faint. You should take the help of a relative or friend for an emergency or seek immediate medical support.
Will there be any problem if I am taking Ramistar 10 Tablet and I have surgery scheduled in a week?
Inform your doctor that you are taking Ramistar 10 Tablet. Ramistar 10 Tablet can reduce your blood pressure when it is used with a general anesthetic. Your doctor may advise you to stop taking it 24 hours before surgery.
Can Ramistar 10 Tablet affect my fertility?
There is no evidence that Ramistar 10 Tablet has any effect on fertility in both men and women. However, if you are planning to get pregnant, talk to your doctor first because Ramistar 10 Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy.
I have diabetes. Does Ramistar 10 Tablet have any effect on blood sugar levels?
Yes, Ramistar 10 Tablet may have some effect on antidiabetic medicines and insulin and may lower your blood sugar levels. Therefore, you need to check your blood sugar levels regularly.
I have been using Ramistar 10 Tablet for blood pressure for some time, but now I have noticed that I often have a sore throat along with fever. I want to stop Ramistar 10 Tablet and see if this goes, can I stop Ramistar 10 Tablet?
No, you should not stop Ramistar 10 Tablet suddenly as this may cause a sudden increase in your blood pressure which may be harmful to you. In addition to this, Ramistar 10 Tablet can very rarely decrease your white blood cell count which is important to fight infections in your body. Consult your doctor and get a blood test done. If your white cell count is decreased, it could be due to Ramistar 10 Tablet. Ask your doctor for alternative medicine for blood pressure. You can continue taking Ramistar 10 Tablet if your investigations are normal.
Is it safe to take Ramistar 10 Tablet for a long time?
Yes, Ramistar 10 Tablet is safe and works best if taken for a long time. But, taking Ramistar 10 Tablet for a long time can sometimes affect the working of your kidneys. To keep track of this, your doctor will get regular blood tests done and check how well your kidneys are working.
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Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Ramistar 10 Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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