GENERIC ALTACE
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Active Ingredient: Ramipril
Dosage: 1.25mg, 2.5mg Capsules, 5mg, 10mg Tablets |
GENERIC
ALTACE
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1.25mg |
100 tabs |
$20.00 |
$0.20/tab
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1.25mg |
200 tabs |
$28.00 |
$0.14/tab
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2.5mg |
100 tabs |
$24.00 |
$0.24/tab
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2.5mg |
200 tabs |
$46.00 |
$0.23/tab
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5mg |
100 tabs |
$44.00 |
$0.44/tab
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5mg |
200 tabs |
$86.00 |
$0.43/tab
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10mg |
100 tabs |
$60.00 |
$0.60/tab
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10mg |
200 tabs |
$120.00 |
$0.60/tab
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What is Altace?
Altace (ramipril) is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.
Altace is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or congestive heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack.
Altace may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Before taking Altace
You should not use Altace if you are allergic to ramipril or to any other ACE inhibitor, such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), or trandolapril (Mavik).
To make sure you can safely take Altace, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
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kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
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liver disease;
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diabetes;
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a connective tissue disease such as Marfan syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis;
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if you are also taking telmisartan (Micardis); or
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if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction.
FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use Altace if you are pregnant. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Altace can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester. Use effective birth control while taking this medicine. Ramipril can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while taking Altace.
How should I take Altace?
Take Altace exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
Altace can be taken with or without food.
Swallow the tablet whole.
You may open the Altace capsule and sprinkle the medicine into a half-cup (4 ounces) of water, apple juice, or applesauce to make swallowing easier. Swallow without chewing. You may store the mixture for up to 24 hours at room temperature, or up to 48 hours in a refrigerator.
Conditions that may cause very low blood pressure include: vomiting, diarrhea, heavy sweating, dehydration, a low salt diet, or taking diuretics (water pills). Tell your doctor if you have a prolonged illness that causes diarrhea or vomiting.
To be sure Altace is helping your condition, your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Your kidney or liver function may also need to be tested. Visit your doctor regularly.
If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using Altace. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using Altace even if you feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.
Store Altace at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention. Overdose symptoms may include feeling extremely dizzy or light-headed, or fainting.
What should I avoid while taking Altace?
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can further lower your blood pressure and may increase some of the side effects of Altace. Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking Altace, unless your doctor has told you to.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
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