Ramipril is mainly used for the treatment of high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. This part of the eMedTV Web site covers the effects of ramipril, possible side effects, and dosing information.
As this eMedTV page explains, ramipril treats numerous conditions (including high blood pressure and heart failure following a heart attack). This page also covers off-label ramipril uses, such as treating kidney problems in people with scleroderma.
Dizziness, headache, and a cough are a few common side effects of ramipril. This eMedTV Web page also lists rare ramipril side effects like arthritis and constipation -- and explains that it's important to talk with your doctor if side effects occur.
The starting ramipril dose for people with high blood pressure is usually 2.5 mg daily. This eMedTV page also covers ramipril dosing for people who have had a heart attack and have heart failure symptoms -- and lists factors that can affect dosing.
This eMedTV article lists drugs that can potentially interact with ramipril (such as diuretics, NSAIDs, and lithium) and explains how ramipril drug interactions can alter the way your body metabolizes the drugs and lower your blood pressure too much.
Among the ramipril precautions and warnings covered in this eMedTV article are potential drug interactions; the risk of allergic reactions, liver failure, or slow heart rate in some people taking the medicine; and people who shouldn't take it at all.
As this section of the eMedTV library explains, a cough is one of the most common side effects of ramipril. This page provides statistics on how often a ramipril cough occurs and how often people stop taking ramipril because of this side effect.
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