Ramipril
Ramipril is a prescription medication generally used for treating high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. The medicine is also used to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from cardiovascular causes. It works by helping to block an enzyme that normally causes blood vessels to narrow. By blocking this enzyme, ramipril causes blood vessels to relax, which lowers blood pressure. Ramipril comes as a capsule generally taken once a day, depending on your healthcare provider's instructions. A few of the drug's common side effects include fatigue, body weakness, dizziness, and headache.
Ramipril is manufactured by King Pharmaceuticals and distributed by Monarch Pharmaceuticals.
What Is Ramipril Used For?
Ramipril is licensed to treat a number of conditions. These
ramipril uses include:
Ramipril has not been approved for use in children.
Ramipril is part of a class of drugs called ACE inhibitors.
ACE stands for angiotensin-converting enzyme. Ramipril helps to block the angiotensin-converting enzyme, which is normally part of a reaction in the body that causes the blood vessels to narrow (constrict). By blocking this enzyme, ramipril causes blood vessels to relax, which lowers blood pressure.