Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nYou should not take Ramipril Teva while breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You may feel dizzy while taking Ramipril Teva.\u00a0This is more likely to happen when you start taking Ramipril Teva or if you start taking 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 Teva contains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Lactose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis medicine 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
Sodium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per tablet, ie essentially ‘sodium-free’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to take Ramipril Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What\u00a0does\u00a0to 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 Teva.<\/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 dose<\/li>
- The usual dose is 10 mg once daily<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
To reduce or delay the worsening of kidney problems:<\/em><\/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 dose<\/li>
- The maximum dose is 10 mg daily. Two dosing sessions per day are preferred<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Treatment after myocardial infarction:<\/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 dose<\/li>
- The usual dose is 10 mg daily. Two 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
Dosage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- This medicine should be swallowed and taken at the same time each day.<\/li>
- Swallow the tablets with liquid.<\/li>
- Do not crush or chew the tablets.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
2.5 mg \/ 5 mg \/ 10 mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tablet can be divided into two equal\u00a0doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you take more Ramipril Teva 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 knows what you have taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you forget to take Ramipril Teva<\/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 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 Teva 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 Teva.<\/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\u00a0erythema\u00a0a multiform).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tell your doctor immediately if you feel you have:<\/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 could 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 Teva 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 cough, sinusitis or\u00a0bronchitis, shortness of breath<\/li>
- Stomach pain, diarrhea, heartburn, 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 skin flaking, 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
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\u00a0blood cells\u00a0in your blood<\/li>
- Blood tests that show less\u00a0sodium\u00a0in your blood than normal<\/li>
- Concentrated urine (dark color), nausea or vomiting, muscle cramps, confusion, and seizures that may be caused by improper excretion of ADH\u00a0(\u00a0antidiuretic hormone\u00a0).\u00a0If you get these symptoms, contact your doctor as soon as possible.<\/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>
- Slower or worse reactions<\/li>
- Burning sensation<\/li>
- Change of the sense of smell<\/li>
- Hair loss<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How to store Ramipril Teva<\/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 outer carton or blister after EXP.\u00a0day.\u00a0or EXP.\u00a0The 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. Sensitive to light.<\/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 pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\nContent declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n- The active substance is ramipril.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
1.25 mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each tablet contains 1.25 mg ramipril.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2.5 mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each tablet contains 2.5 mg ramipril.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5 mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each tablet contains 5 mg ramipril.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10 mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each tablet contains 10 mg ramipril.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- The other ingredients are<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
1.25 mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sodium bicarbonate,\u00a0lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, pregelatinized\u00a0starch\u00a0(from maize starch), sodium stearyl fumarate, and yellow iron oxide (E172).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2.5 mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sodium bicarbonate,\u00a0lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, pregelatinized\u00a0starch\u00a0(from maize starch), sodium stearyl fumarate, and yellow iron oxide (E172).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5 mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sodium bicarbonate,\u00a0lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, pregelatinized\u00a0starch\u00a0(from maize starch), sodium stearyl fumarate, yellow iron oxide (E172), red iron oxide (E172).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10 mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sodium bicarbonate,\u00a0lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, pregelatinized\u00a0starch\u00a0(from maize starch), sodium stearyl fumarate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tablets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1.25 mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yellow, oblong, biplane tablets, 8.0 mm x 4.0 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2.5 mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yellow, capsule-shaped, uncoated, flat tablets, 10.0 x 5.0 mm with a notch on one side and the sidewalls, marked R2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5 mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pink, capsule-shaped, uncoated, flat tablets, 8.8 x 4.4 mm, with a notch on one side and the sidewalls, marked R3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10 mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
White to off-white, capsule-shaped, uncoated, flat tablets, 11.0 x 5.5 mm, with a notch on one side and the sidewalls, marked R4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blister packs (OPA \/ Al \/ PVC – Al)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Packs of 7, 20, 21, 28, 30, 50, 56, 60, 90, 98, 100, 50×1 tablets.<\/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\nMerckle GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ludwig-Merckle-Stra\u00dfe 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n
89143 Blaubeuren<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Germany<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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