Rameam
Rameam is a medicine that helps treat high blood pressure.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
10 mg / 5 mg
Active Ingredient
Ramipril
Manufacturer
KRKA d.d. Novo mesto
How to Use
Dosage
Take one capsule once a day, as prescribed by your doctor.
Method
Take the capsule by mouth at the same time each day, with or without food. Swallow it whole with liquid. Do not take with grapefruit juice.
Important
One capsule per day. Your doctor will tell you the correct strength.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache, dizziness, tiredness, or sleepiness
- •Feeling faint or low blood pressure
- •Cough, shortness of breath, or sinus issues
- •Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, or indigestion
- •Skin rash or swelling
- •Chest pain
- •Muscle cramps or muscle pain
- •Swelling in ankles
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations), flushing
- •Vision problems, double vision
- •Higher potassium levels in blood tests
RARE
- •Tingling, numbness, or burning skin; severe skin peeling, flaking, or itchy rash; nail problems; hair loss; skin discoloration; increased sensitivity to sunlight; inflammation of blood vessels with rash.
- •Mood changes, anxiety, restlessness, trouble sleeping, feeling confused or shaky.
- •Changes in taste or smell; hearing problems or ringing in ears.
- •Swelling of intestines (stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea); dry mouth, heartburn, or constipation; increased sweating or urination; urination problems, especially at night; stomach swelling.
- •Dark urine, severe nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, confusion, or seizures (these could be serious, contact doctor immediately).
- •Blurred vision, joint pain, fever; sexual problems (e.g., decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction); changes in blood tests (liver, pancreas, kidney function, blood cell counts, high blood sugar); swollen gums; increased muscle stiffness; movement problems (stiffness, shaking, slow, unbalanced walking); general pain, back pain, or feeling unwell; weight changes.
Important Warnings
- Do not take Rameam if you are allergic to ramipril, amlodipine, similar blood pressure medicines (ACE inhibitors or calcium channel blockers), or any other ingredients.
- Do not take Rameam if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction called angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, making it hard to breathe or swallow).
- Do not take Rameam if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, as it can harm your baby.
- Do not take Rameam if your blood pressure is very low or very unstable.
- Do not take Rameam if you have certain severe heart problems, like narrowed heart valves or heart failure that appeared after a heart attack.
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- Do not take Rameam if you have diabetes or kidney problems AND are taking another blood pressure medicine containing aliskiren.
- Do not take Rameam if you are taking or have recently taken sacubitril/valsartan, a medicine for heart failure.
- Stop taking Rameam and see a doctor right away if you get sudden swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, causing trouble breathing or swallowing.
- Stop taking Rameam and see a doctor right away if you develop severe skin reactions like rashes, blisters, peeling skin, or mouth sores.
- Stop taking Rameam and see a doctor right away if you notice signs of severe liver problems, such as yellow skin or eyes, severe stomach pain, or persistent nausea.
- Stop taking Rameam and see a doctor right away if you notice signs of blood problems, like easy bruising or bleeding, frequent infections (sore throat, fever), or extreme tiredness and pale skin.