Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nYou should not use Ramipril Krka while breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using any medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You may feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Ramipril Krka.\u00a0This is more likely to happen when you start taking Ramipril Krka or if you take a higher\u00a0dose.\u00a0If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ramipril Krka contains lactose and sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ramipril Krka contains\u00a0lactose.\u00a0If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)\u00a0sodium\u00a0per tablet, ie essentially ‘sodium-free’.\u00a0is next to “sodium-free”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to use Ramipril Krka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to take the medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- The tablets should be swallowed at the same time each day.<\/li>
- Swallow the tablets whole with liquid.<\/li>
- Do not crush or chew the tablets.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How much to take<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTreatment of high blood pressure<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n- The usual starting dose is 1.25 mg or 2.5 mg once daily.<\/li>
- Your doctor will adjust dose one until your blood pressure is under control.<\/li>
- The maximum dose is 10 mg once daily.<\/li>
- If you are already taking diuretics ( diuretics ), your doctor may ask you to stop taking or reduce the dose of one of the diuretics before starting treatment with Ramipril Krka.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
To reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n- The usual starting dose is 2.5 mg once daily.<\/li>
- Your doctor may then decide to increase this\u00a0dose.<\/li>
- The usual\u00a0dose\u00a0is 10 mg once daily.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
To reduce or delay the worsening of kidney problems:<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Your starting dose maybe 1.25 mg or 2.5 mg once daily.<\/li>
- Your doctor will adjust your\u00a0dose.<\/li>
- The usual\u00a0dose\u00a0is 5 mg or 10 mg once a day.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Treatment of heart failure<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n- The usual starting dose is 1.25 mg once daily.<\/li>
- Your doctor will adjust your\u00a0dose.<\/li>
- The maximum dose is 10 mg daily.\u00a0Two dosing sessions per day are preferred.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Treatment after a heart attack<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n- The usual starting dose is 1.25 mg once daily or 2.5 mg twice daily.<\/li>
- Your doctor will adjust your\u00a0dose.<\/li>
- The maximum dose is 10 mg daily.\u00a0Two dosing sessions per day are preferred.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Older<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n- Your doctor will reduce the starting dose and adjust your treatment at a slower pace.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you use more Ramipril Krka than you should <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tell your doctor or see the emergency department at the nearest hospital as soon as possible. Do not drive to the hospital, ask someone else to drive you or call an ambulance. Bring your medicine pack. This is so that the doctor will know what you have taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example, a child has accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you forget to use Ramipril Krka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n- If you forget to take a\u00a0dose, take your normal\u00a0dose\u00a0at the next dose.<\/li>
- Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten tablet.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you stop using Ramipril Krka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Do not stop taking Ramipril Krka just because you feel better. If you quit, your illness may return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stop taking Ramipril Krka and see a doctor immediately if you notice any of the following serious side effects – you may need urgent medical attention:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n- Swelling of the face, lips, or throat which makes it difficult to swallow or breathe, but also\u00a0itching\u00a0and rash.\u00a0This may be a sign of a severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0to Ramipril Krka.<\/li>
- Severe skin reactions include rash, cold sores, worsening of skin conditions,\u00a0redness, blisters, or skin detachment (such as\u00a0Stevens-Johnson syndrome,\u00a0toxic epidermal necrolysis,\u00a0or erythema multiforme).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tell your doctor immediately if you experience:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n- Increased heart rate, irregular or severe heartbeat (\u00a0palpitation\u00a0), chest pain, chest tightness, or more serious problems including heart attack and\u00a0stroke.<\/li>
- Shortness of breath or cough.\u00a0This may be a sign of lung problems.<\/li>
- Bruising that occurs more easily than usual, prolonged bleeding time, signs of bleeding (eg bleeding in the gums), purple spots on the skin or increased susceptibility to infection, sore throat and fever, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, or pale skin.\u00a0This may be a sign of blood or bone marrow problems.<\/li>
- Severe abdominal pain can be felt in the back.\u00a0This may be a sign of\u00a0pancreatitis\u00a0(\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the pancreas).<\/li>
- Fever, chills, fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, nausea, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice).\u00a0This can be a sign of liver problems such as\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0(\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the liver) or other liver damage.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Other side effects include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTell your doctor if any of the following become serious or persist for more than a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Common<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Headache or fatigue<\/li>
- Dizziness.\u00a0This is more likely to happen when you start taking Ramipril Krka or if you start taking a higher\u00a0dose.<\/li>
- Fainting, abnormally low\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0(\u00a0hypotension\u00a0), especially when standing or getting up quickly<\/li>
- Dry whooping cough, sinusitis or\u00a0bronchitis, shortness of breath<\/li>
- Gastrointestinal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea or vomiting<\/li>
- Skin rash with or without swelling<\/li>
- Chest pain<\/li>
- Cramp or muscle pain<\/li>
- Blood tests that show more\u00a0potassium\u00a0than normal<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Uncommon<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Balance problem (fraud)<\/li>
- Itching\u00a0and abnormal sensations in the skin such as numbness, tingling, burning sensation, or ant crawling (\u00a0paresthesia\u00a0)<\/li>
- Changed or lost taste experience<\/li>
- Sleep disorders<\/li>
- Depression, anxiety, increased nervousness or restlessness<\/li>
- Nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, or worsening of\u00a0asthma<\/li>
- Swelling in the stomach is called “intestinal angioedema” which causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea<\/li>
- Heartburn, constipation, or\u00a0dry mouth<\/li>
- Increased urination<\/li>
- Increased sweating<\/li>
- Lost or decreased appetite (\u00a0anorexia\u00a0)<\/li>
- Increased or irregular heartbeat.\u00a0Swollen arms and legs.\u00a0This may be a sign that your body is storing more water than usual<\/li>
- Hemorrhoids<\/li>
- Dimsyn<\/li>
- Joint pain<\/li>
- Fever<\/li>
- Sexual inability in men decreased sexual desire in men or women<\/li>
- Increased number of certain\u00a0white blood cells\u00a0(\u00a0eosinophilia\u00a0) detected by blood tests<\/li>
- Blood tests that show changes in your liver function, pancreas, or kidney function<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Rare<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Tremors or confusion<\/li>
- Red and swollen tongue<\/li>
- Severe flaking or flaking of the skin, itchy lumpy rash<\/li>
- Nail problems (eg loose nails or the nail coming loose from its bracket)<\/li>
- Skin rash or bruising<\/li>
- Stains on the skin and cold limbs<\/li>
- Red, itchy, swollen, or watery eyes<\/li>
- Affected hearing and ringing in the ears<\/li>
- Feeling weak<\/li>
- Blood tests show a decrease in the number of\u00a0red blood cells,\u00a0white blood cells,\u00a0or\u00a0platelets\u00a0or a decrease in the level of\u00a0hemoglobin<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Very rare<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Increased sun sensitivity<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Has been reported<\/strong> (occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Concentrated (dark) urine, nausea, and vomiting, muscle cramps, confusion, and seizures, may be due to incorrect secretion of\u00a0antidiuretic hormone\u00a0(\u00a0ADH\u00a0).\u00a0If you experience these symptoms, contact your doctor as soon as possible.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Other reported side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTell your doctor if any of the following become serious or persist for more than a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Concentration difficulties<\/li>
- Swelling of the mouth<\/li>
- Blood tests that show too few blood cells in your blood<\/li>
- Blood tests that show less sodium in your blood than normal<\/li>
- Color change of fingers and toes when cold and then pain and tingling when warmed up (Raynaud’s phenomenon)<\/li>
- Enlarged breasts in men<\/li>
- Slow or worsening reactions<\/li>
- Burning sensation<\/li>
- Change of the sense of smell<\/li>
- Hair loss<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How to store Ramipril Krka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Store in the original package. Moisture sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contents of the package and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\nContent declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n- The active substance is ramipril. Each tablet contains 1.25 mg ramipril. Each tablet contains 2.5 mg ramipril. Each tablet contains 5 mg ramipril. Each tablet contains 10 mg ramipril.<\/li>
- The other ingredients are sodium bicarbonate (E500),\u00a0lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, pregelatinized maize starch and sodium stearyl fumarate, and yellow iron oxide (E172) – only 2.5 mg and 5 mg tablets, and red iron oxide (E172) – only 5 mg tablets. See section 2 “Ramipril Krka contains\u00a0lactose\u00a0and sodium”.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ramipril Krka 1.25 mg tablets are white to off-white oblong flat tablets, size 8.0 x 4.0 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ramipril Krka 2.5 mg tablets are yellow oblong flat tablets, size 10.0 x 5.00 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ramipril Krka 5 mg tablets are pink oblong flat tablets, size 8.8 x 4.4 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ramipril Krka 10 mg tablets are white to off-white oblong flat tablets, size 11.0 x 5.5 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ramipril Krka tablets are supplied in cartons of 10, 20, 30, 50, 60, 90, and 100 tablets in blister packs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nKRKA, dd, Novo mesto, \u0160marje\u0161ka cesta 6, 8501 Novo mesto, Sloveni<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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