Altace

Altace

What is Altace?

Altace is a prescription medicine that helps in improving survival after you experience a heart attack.

Altace 1.25mg  belongs to a class of drugs called ACE inhibitors and contains an active ingredient known as Ramipril.

Altace 2.5mg medicine is also recommended in high-risk patients to prevent strokes and heart attacks. 

Ramipril is also helpful in treating heart failure in patients who have experienced a recent heart attack.

Altace 5mg  is also recommended for treating high blood pressure which is also known as hypertension.

Lowering your high blood pressure helps in preventing kidney problems, strokes as well as heart attacks.

This medicine is extremely effective in treating congestive heart failure in adults.

Nowadays, you can easily find Altace for sale at licensed online pharmacies and save money.

You can also order Altace without prescription right from an online pharmacy.

So, before you place an order for Altace online, discuss with the doctor its benefits and risks.

How does Altace work?

Altace is an ACE inhibitor that works by relaxing your blood vessels.

In this way, blood can flow more easily and the chances of heart attack or heart disease are decreased.

Manage hypertension with Ramipril 5 mg, an effective dosage.

Consult your healthcare provider for personalised guidance on its optimal use in your treatment plan.

How to use Altace?

Before starting your treatment with Altace, read the patient information leaflet carefully.

If there is any doubt about this medicine or its dosage then you must discuss it with the doctor once.

Take this tablet by mouth with or without food as recommended by the doctor mainly once or twice a day.

In case, you take the capsule form of a Ramipril tablet then swallow it as a whole without crushing or chewing it.

If you find difficulty in swallowing the capsule, the capsule can be opened and the contents sprinkled on cool applesauce.

You can even mix the capsule content in half a glass of water or apple juice. Now swallow the whole mixture.

Depending upon your medical condition and response to treatment, the doctor will determine the right dosage.

The doctor will start the medication at a low dose and slowly increase the dose to decrease your risk of side effects.

To get the most from the Altace pill, you must use this medication on a regular basis.

Make sure you take this drug at the same time every day so that you remember taking it.

Even if you start feeling well after a few days of the treatment, continue taking this medicine.

Several people suffering from high blood pressure do not feel sick.

For the treatment of high blood pressure & heart disease, this medicine might take several weeks to offer full benefits.

In case, your condition does not improve or becomes worse after a few days of the treatment then contact the doctor.

Do not share this medicine with another person, even if he/she suffers from the same symptoms as yours.

Lifestyle changes like exercise, stress reduction programs, and dietary changes can increase the effectiveness of Altace.

It is suggested to discuss with the doctor your lifestyle changes as they can be beneficial for you.

During your treatment with this drug, you must check your blood pressure regularly.

In case, you have missed a dose of Altace tablet then take it the moment you remember.

But never double the dose just to make up for your missed dose of this drug.

If you overdose on Ramipril then inform the doctor immediately and stop taking this pill.

You must store this medicine at room temperature right away from moisture and sunlight.

Altace precautions and warnings

Do not take Altace, if you are allergic to it or its active ingredient.

In case, you suffer from any allergies like rashes, hives, and flushing then

inform the doctor about it beforehand.

Tell the doctor about all other products you take like herbal supplements, prescription & non-prescription pills.

This medicine might contain some inactive ingredients that can cause allergic reactions or other problems.

You can discuss with the doctor the benefits and risks of the Altace tablet.

Before using this medicine, inform the doctor about your medical history, especially about:

• High level of potassium in your blood
• History of an allergic reaction which includes swelling of your face/lips/throat/tongue
• Blood filtering processes like dialysis and LDL apheresis
• Kidney disease
• Liver disorder
• Connective tissue diseases like rheumatoid arthritis

If you are pregnant then do not use this medicine strictly.

In case, you become pregnant then stop taking Altace and inform the doctor immediately.

Intake of this drug can cause injury or even death to the unborn baby if it is taken during the second or third trimester.

During your treatment with Ramipril, you must not breastfeed.

Keep one thing in your mind, this drug is recommended only for people above the age of 18 years.

Get up slowly from lying and sitting position, to decrease the risk of dizziness or drowsiness.

While using this medicine, you might suffer from dehydration and an increase in light-headedness.

Make sure you drink plenty of water during your treatment with Altace as this will keep you hydrated.

Altace side effects

Several people using Altace tablets for treating heart disease do not suffer from any severe side effects.

However, following the recommendation of your doctor can help in decreasing the chance of side effects.

Do not take this medicine in higher doses as it can worsen your condition and cause side effects like trouble breathing.

Some of the common side effects of the Ramipril pill include:

• High potassium blood level
• Liver and kidney disorders
• Persistent nausea and vomiting
• Abdominal or stomach pain
• Yellowing of skin or eyes

Get emergency medical help, if any of these side effects persist or turn out to be worse.