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Tritace
How does it work?

This medicine contains the active ingredient ramipril, which is a type of medicine called an ACE inhibitor. ACE inhibitors work by blocking the action of a compound in the body called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). Normally ACE produces another compound called angiotensin II, as part of the body's natural control of blood pressure. Angiotensin II has two actions. Firstly, it causes blood vessels to constrict and narrow, and secondly, it reduces the production of urine by the kidneys. Both these actions increase the pressure within the blood vessels. As ramipril blocks the action of ACE, it reduces the production of angiotensin II. This means that the blood vessels are allowed to relax to widen and more urine is produced by the kidneys. The overall effect of this is a drop in blood pressure. Ramipril can therefore be used to treat high blood pressure. The reduced pressure within the blood vessels means that the heart doesn't have to work as hard to pump the blood around the body. Ramipril can therefore be used to improve the symptoms of heart failure, where the heart is not pumping as efficiently. It has also been shown to improve survival in people who are diagnosed with heart failure after suffering a heart attack. Ramipril is usually used in combination with a diuretic medicine to treat heart failure. Ramipril has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and the need for surgical procedures to improve blood supply to the heart (revascularistion) in various groups of people who are at risk of these problems. These have been established as people aged 55 years or over who have any of the following conditions:- - evidence of heart disease, for example, a previous heart attack, angina not well controlled by medical treatment (unstable angina), or a previous surgical procedure to improve blood supply to the heart, ie multiple heart bypass (coronary artery bypass graft, CABG), or balloon dilation of multiple blood vessels (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, PTCA) - previous stroke - disease of the blood vessels in the extremities (peripheral vascular disease) - diabetes plus one or more of the following: high blood pressure, high total cholesterol levels, low HDL cholesterol levels, currently a smoker, evidence of previous blood vessel disease or protein in the urine.
What is it used for?
Heart failure, in combination with other medicines
Mild to moderate high blood pressure
People with heart failure after suffering a heart attack
Reducing risk of heart attack, stroke, death and the need for surgery to improve blood supply to the heart (revascularisation) in certain people at risk (listed above)
Warning!
Some people may experience dizziness caused by low blood pressure in the first few days of taking this medicine. This can be relieved by lying down until the symptoms pass. If affected you should avoid performing potentially hazardous tasks such as driving or operating machinary.
There is insufficient information regarding the safety and efficacy of this medicine in children. It is not recommended for children.
Alcohol may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine, which may result in dizziness or fainting.
Your kidney function should be monitored prior to starting and regularly throughout treatment with this medicine.
Stop taking this medicine and consult your doctor immediately if you experience difficulty breathing or swallowing, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, throat, hands, feet or ankles while taking this medicine.
Use with caution in decreased fluid volume in the body, eg due to diuretic therapy, low salt diet, kidney dialysis, diarrhoea, vomiting, dehydration
Decreased kidney function
Decreased liver function
Diseases affecting connective tissue, eg scleroderma, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis (collagen vascular diseases)
Elderly people
People also taking diuretics
 

 

Any condition in which there is obstruction to the pumping of blood out of the heart (outflow tract obstruction)
Breastfeeding
History of swelling of the lips, face or tongue (angioedema)
Kidney failure requiring a certain type of haemodialysis
Low blood pressure (hypotension)
Narrowing of one of the valves in the heart
Narrowing of the artery which supplies blood to the kidneys (renal artery stenosis)
Narrowing of the main artery of the body (aortic stenosis)
People receiving therapy to remove certain types of fat from the blood using a machine (LDL apheresis)
People with unstable blood circulation
Pregnancy
This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

 

This medicine should not be used during pregnancy as it may be harmful to the unborn baby. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
There is no information available about the safety of this medicine during breastfeeding. For this reason, the manufacturer states that it should not be used during breastfeeding. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

 

Headache
Dizziness or loss of balance
Dry mouth
Impotence
Chest pain (angina)
Confusion
Anxiety and restlessness
Disturbances of the gut such as diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain
Dry cough
Abnormal heart beats (arrhythmias)
Severe skin rash (erythema multiforme)
Disturbance in the components of the blood
Severe swelling of lips, face or tongue (angioedema)
Flushing
Alteration in taste
A drop in blood pressure that occurs when going from lying down to sitting or standing, which results in dizziness and lightheadedness (postural hypotension)
Decreased sex drive
Decreased kidney function
Skin reactions such as rash and itch
Liver disorders
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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