Ramipril Blood Pressure Tablets / Capsules

Ramipril is available in Tablets or Capsules form

Ramipril is available in 4 different strengths

1.25mg, 2.5mg. 5mg and 10mg


Ramipril Blood Pressure Medication is available in Tablets or Capsules form

  • Ramipril is available in 4 different strengths
  • 1.25mg, 2.5mg. 5mg and 10mg
The product is only available on prescription of a registered Doctor / Vet and other registered prescribers. You can order this product now, but it will not be shipped until we have received your valid prescription. Once you have ordered we will email you different ways to get your prescription to us.

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Ramipril Blood Pressure Medication is available in Tablets or Capsules form
  • Ramipril is available in 4 different strengths
  • 1.25mg, 2.5mg. 5mg and 10mg

Ramipril Blood Pressure Tablets / Capsules

Ramipril Blood Pressure Medication is a trusted and effective medication for managing high blood pressure. This medication is available in both tablets and capsules, making it easy to take and suitable for various patient preferences.

Ramipril is available in four different strengths, including 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, and 10mg, allowing healthcare providers to customize treatment plans based on individual patient needs.

Ramipril contains a powerful medicine called ramipril, which belongs to a group of medicines called ACE inhibitors (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors). ACE inhibitors work by relaxing blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them, which ultimately helps to lower blood pressure.

This medication is well-tolerated and has a proven track record of effectively managing high blood pressure in both men and women. It is important to follow your healthcare provider’s instructions when taking this medication and to regularly monitor your blood pressure to ensure that it is at a healthy level.

In conclusion, Ramipril Blood Pressure Medication is a reliable and effective medication for managing high blood pressure. With its various strengths and forms, it offers a convenient and customizable treatment option for patients with hypertension.

How does Ramipril work?

Ramipril capsules / Tablets work by:

  •  – Decreasing your body’s production of substances that could raise your blood pressure
  •  – Making your blood vessels relax and widen
  • – Making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.

What is Ramipril used for?

Ramipril can be used:

  • – To treat high blood pressure (hypertension)
  •  – To reduce the risk of you having a heart attack or stroke
  •  – To reduce the risk or delay the worsening of kidney problems (whether or not you have diabetes)
  •  – To treat your heart when it cannot pump enough blood to the rest of your body (heart failure) – As treatment following heart attack (myocardial infarction) complicated with heart failure.

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What is the price of  Ramipril Blood Pressure Medication?

The price of  Ramipril Blood Pressure Medication starts from £4.50

Where can you buy Ramipril Blood Pressure Medication?

You can buy Ramipril Blood Pressure Medication at Dock Pharmacy Essex UK, UK Online Pharmacy.

Can you buy Ramipril Blood Pressure Medication Over the counter?

Ramipril Blood Pressure Medication is not available to buy over the counter. You need a prescription to buy Ramipril Blood Pressure Medication

Brand

Form

Tablets, Capsules

Strength

1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg

Brand

Ramipril

How To Use

How to take Ramipril capsules / Tablets

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Taking this medicine –

Take this medicine by mouth at the same time of the day each day.

– Swallow the capsules whole with water.

– Do not crush or chew the capsules.

Delivery Options

Delivery options

All deliveries are subject to the availability of the product and product sale conditions been met.

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UK Delivery

Standard Delivery within the UK £3.50 Delivery time 3-4 days
First Class Delivery within the UK £5.90 Delivery time 1-2 days
Priority Delivery within the UK £7.10. Next day delivery by 1pm. Order must be placed by 1pm. Priority delivery is only available Monday to Thursday.

Europe Delivery

Standard Delivery within EEC from £12.50 Delivery time up to 5 days depending on the local delivery service within your country.
Expedited Delivery within EEC £39.50 Delivery time 2 days. Delivery by DHL, UPS or TNT.

Rest of the World

Standard Delivery Rest of the World from £16.10 Delivery Time 10 – 15 Days
Expedited Delivery Rest of the World £55.09 Delivery 5 days. Delivery service by DHL, TNT or UPS

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Product Details

What you need to know before you take Ramipril capsules / Tablets

Do not take Ramipril capsules / Tablets: – if you are allergic to ramipril, any other ACE inhibitor medicine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6. Signs of an allergic reaction may include a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue. – If you have ever had a serious allergic reaction called “angioedema”. The signs include itching, hives (urticaria), red marks on the hands, feet and throat, swelling of the throat and tongue, swelling around the eyes and lips, difficulty breathing and swallowing. – If you have taken or are currently taking sacubitril/valsartan, a medicine used to treat a type of long-term (chronic) heart failure in adults, as the risk of angioedema (rapid swelling under the skin in an area such as the throat) is increased. – If you are having dialysis or any other type of blood filtration. Depending on the machine that is used, Ramipril capsules / Tablets may not be suitable for you. – If you have kidney problems where the blood supply to your kidney is reduced (renal artery stenosis). – During the last 6 months of pregnancy (see section below on “Pregnancy and breastfeeding”) – If your blood pressure is abnormally low or unstable. Your doctor will need to make this assessment. – If you have diabetes or impaired kidney function and you are treated with a blood pressure lowering medicine containing aliskiren. – If you are taking any of the following medicines, the risk of angioedema may be increased: • Racecadotril, a medicine used to treat diarrhoea; ● Medicines used to prevent organ transplant rejection and for cancer (e.g., temsirolimus, sirolimus, everolimus). ● Vildagliptin, a medicine used to treat diabetes. Do not take Ramipril capsules / Tablets if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor before taking Ramipril capsules / Tablets. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ramipril capsules / Tablets: – If you have heart, liver or kidney problems – If you have lost a lot of body salts or fluids (through being sick (vomiting), having diarrhoea, sweating more than usual, being on a low salt diet, taking diuretics (water tablets) for a long time or having had dialysis). – If you are going to have treatment to reduce your allergy to bee or wasp stings (desensitisation). – If you are going to receive an anaesthetic. This may be given for an operation or any dental work. You may need to stop your Ramipril capsules / Tablets treatment one day beforehand; ask your doctor for advice. – If you have high amounts of potassium in your blood (shown in blood test results). – If you are taking medicines or have conditions which may decrease sodium levels in your blood. Your doctor may carry out regular blood tests, particularly for checking the levels of sodium in your blood especially if you are elderly. – If you are taking medicines that may increase the risk of angioedema, a serious allergic reaction, such as mTOR inhibitors (e.g. temsirolimus, everolimus, sirolimus), vildagliptin, neprilysin (NEP) inhibitors (such as racecadotril) or sacubitril/valsartan. For sacubitril/valsartan, see section 2 “Do not take Ramipril”. – If you have collagen vascular disease such as scleroderma or systemic lupus erythematosus. You must tell your doctor if you think that you are (or might become) pregnant. Ramipril capsules / Tablets are not recommended in the first 3 months of pregnancy and may cause serious harm to your baby after 3 months of pregnancy, (see section below on “Pregnancy and breastfeeding”). – If you are taking any of the following medicines used to treat high blood pressure: – an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARBs) (also known as sartans-for example valsartan, telmisartan, irbesartan), in particular if you have diabetes-related kidney problems. – aliskiren Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and the amount of electrolytes (e.g. potassium) in your blood at regular intervals. See also information under the heading “Do not take Ramipril capsules / Tablets”. Children and adolescents Ramipril capsules / Tablets are not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age because the safety and efficacy of Ramipril capsules / Tablets in children has not yet been established. If any of the above apply to you (or you are not sure), talk to your doctor before taking Ramipril capsules / Tablets. Other medicines and Ramipril capsules / Tablets Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This is because Ramipril capsules / Tablets can affect the way some other medicines work. Also some medicines can affect the way Ramipril capsules / Tablets work. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines. They can make Ramipril capsules / Tablets work less well: – Medicines used to relieve pain and inflammation (e.g. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or indometacin and aspirin) – Medicines used for the treatment of low blood pressure, shock, cardiac failure, asthma or allergies such as ephedrine, noradrenaline or adrenaline. Your doctor will need to check your blood pressure. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines. They can increase the chance of getting side effects if you take them with Ramipril capsules / Tablets: – Sacubitril/valsartan – used for treating a type of long term (chronic) heart failure in adults (see section 2 ‘Do not take Ramipril) – Medicines used to relieve pain and inflammation (e.g. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or indometacin and aspirin) – Medicines for cancer (chemotherapy) – Medicines to stop the rejection of organs after a transplant such as ciclosporin – Diuretics (water tablets) such as furosemide – Potassium supplements (including salt substitutes), potassium-sparing diuretics and other medicines that can increase the amount of potassium in your blood (e.g. trimethoprim and cotrimoxazole for infections caused by bacteria; ciclosporin, an immunosuppressant medicine used to prevent organ transplant rejection; and heparin, a medicine used to thin blood to prevent clots). – Steroid medicines for inflammation such as prednisolone – Allopurinol (used to lower the uric acid in your blood) – Procainamide (for heart rhythm problems) – Temsirolimus (for cancer)Sirolimus, everolimus (for prevention of graft rejection) – Vildagliptin (used for treating type 2 diabetes) – Racecadotril (used against diarrhoea) – Your doctor may need to change your dose and/ or to take other precautions if you are taking an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) or aliskiren (see also information under the headings “Do not take Ramipril capsules / Tablets” and “Warnings and precautions”). Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines. They may be affected by Ramipril capsules / Tablets: – Medicines for diabetes such as oral glucose lowering medicines and insulin. Ramipril capsules / Tablets may lower your blood sugar amounts. Check your blood sugar amounts closely while taking Ramipril capsules / Tablets. – Lithium (for mental health problems). Ramipril capsules / Tablets may increase the amount of lithium in your blood. Your lithium amount will need to be closely checked by your doctor. If any of the above apply to you (or you are not sure), talk to your doctor before taking Ramipril capsules / Tablets. Ramipril capsules / Tablets with food and alcohol – Drinking alcohol with Ramipril capsules / Tablets may make you feel dizzy or light-headed. If you are concerned about how much you can drink while you are taking Ramipril capsules / Tablets, discuss this with your doctor as medicines used to reduce blood pressure and alcohol can have additive effects. – Ramipril capsules / Tablets may be taken with or without food. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Pregnancy You must tell your doctor if you think that you are (or might become) pregnant. You should not take Ramipril capsules / Tablets in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy and you must not take them at all after the 13th week as their use during pregnancy may possibly be harmful to the baby. If you become pregnant while on Ramipril capsules / Tablets, tell your doctor immediately. A switch to a suitable alternative treatment should be carried out in advance of a planned pregnancy. Breast-feeding You should not take Ramipril capsules / Tablets if you are breast-feeding. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Driving and using machines You may feel dizzy while taking Ramipril capsules / Tablets. This is more likely to happen when you start taking Ramipril capsules / Tablets or start taking a higher dose. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines.

Side Effects

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Stop taking Ramipril capsules / Tablets and see a doctor straight away, if you notice any of the following serious side effects – you may need urgent medical treatment: – Swelling of the face, lips or throat which make it difficult to swallow or breathe, as well as itching and rashes. This could be a sign of a severe allergic reaction to Ramipril capsules / Tablets. – Severe skin reactions including rash, ulcers in your mouth, worsening of a pre-existing skin disease, reddening, blistering or detachment of skin (such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis or erythema multiform). Tell your doctor immediately if you experience: – Faster heart rate, uneven or forceful heartbeat (palpitations), chest pain, tightness in your chest or more serious problems including heart attack and stroke – Shortness of breath or a cough. These could be signs of lung problems – Bruising more easily, bleeding for longer than normal, any sign of bleeding (e.g. bleeding from the gums), purple spots, blotching on the skin or getting infections more easily than usual, sore throat and fever, feeling tired, faint, dizzy or having pale skin. These can be signs of blood or bone marrow problems – Severe stomach pain which may reach through to your back. This could be a sign of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). – Fever, chills, tiredness, loss of appetite, stomach pain, feeling sick, yellowing of your skin or eyes (jaundice). These can be signs of liver problems such as hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) or liver damage. Other side effects include: Tell your doctor if any of the following gets serious or lasts longer than a few days. Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) – Headache or feeling tired – Feeling dizzy. This is more likely to happen when you start taking Ramipril capsules / Tablets or start taking a higher dose – Fainting, hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure), especially when you stand or sit up quickly – Dry tickly cough, inflammation of your sinuses (sinusitis) or bronchitis, shortness of breath – Stomach or gut pain, diarrhoea, indigestion, feeling or being sick – Skin rash with or without raised area – Chest pain – Cramps or pain in your muscles – Blood tests showing more potassium than usual in your blood. Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) – Balance problems (vertigo) – Itching and unusual skin sensations such as numbness, tingling, pricking, burning or creeping on your skin (paraesthesia) – Loss or change in the way things taste – Sleep problems – Feeling depressed, anxious, more nervous than usual or restless – Blocked nose, difficulty breathing or worsening of asthma – A swelling in your gut called “intestinal angioedema” presenting with symptoms like abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea – Heartburn, constipation or dry mouth – Passing more water (urine) than usual over the day – Sweating more than usual – Loss or decrease of appetite (anorexia) – Increased or irregular heartbeats – Swollen arms and legs. This may be a sign of your body holding onto more water than usual – Flushing – Blurred vision – Pain in your joints – Fever – Sexual inability in men, reduced sexual desire in men or women – An increased number of certain white blood cells (eosinophilia) found during a blood test – Blood tests showing change in the way your liver, pancreas or kidneys are working. Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) – Feeling shaky or confused – Red and swollen tongue – Severe flaking or peeling of the skin, itchy, lumpy rash – Nail problem (e.g. loosening or separation of a nail from its bed) – Skin rash or bruising – Blotches on your skin and cold extremities – Red, itchy, swollen or watery eyes – Disturbed hearing and ringing in your ears – Feeling weak – Blood tests showing a decrease in the number of red blood cells, white blood cells or platelets or in the amount of haemoglobin. Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people) – Being more sensitive to the sun than usual. Other side effects reported: Please tell your doctor if any of the following gets serious or lasts longer than a few days. – Difficulty concentrating – Swollen mouth – Blood tests showing too few blood cells in your blood – Blood tests showing less sodium than usual in your blood – Concentrated urine (dark in colour), feel or are sick, have muscle cramps, confusion and fits which may be due to inappropriate ADH (anti-diuretic hormone) secretion. If you have these symptoms contact your doctor as soon as possible – Fingers and toes changing colour when you are cold and then tingling or feeling painful when you warm up (Raynaud’s phenomenon) – Breast enlargement in men – Slowed or impaired reactions – Burning sensation – Change in the way things smell – Hair loss. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

Ingredients

The active substance is ramipril.

How to Store

How to store Ramipril capsules / Tablets

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original packaging. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and the blister or the tablet container after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

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