RAMIGAMA table. 5 mg

RAMIGAMMA WHAT IS AND WHAT IT IS USED

Ramigamma contains a medicine called ramipril. It belongs to a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors

Ramigamma acts as:

  Reduces your body's production of substances that can increase blood pressure

  Helps relax and widen blood vessels

  It helps the heart to pump blood around your body

Ramigamma can be used:

  For the treatment of high blood pressure

 To reduce the risk of getting a heart attack or stroke

  To reduce the risk or delay the worsening of kidney problems

  For the treatment of heart when it can not pump enough blood to the body

 As a treatment after a heart attack, complicated with heart failure

BEFORE YOU TAKE RAMIGAMMA

Do not take Ramigamma

  If you are allergic to ramipril, another drug to ACE inhibitors or any of the other ingredients of Ramigamma. Signs of an allergic reaction may include hives, difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of ustinte, face, throat or tongue

 If you have ever had a serious allergic reaction called "angioedema". Symptoms include itching, hives, redness of the hands, feet and throat launch of the throat and swelling around the eyes and lips, difficulty breathing and swallowing.

  If you are on dialysis or any other type of blood filtration. Depending on the equipment, Ramigamma may not be suitable for you.

 If you have kidney problems where the blood supply to your kidneys is reduced;

 After the third month of pregnancy. Better avoid using Ramigamma and in the early months of pregnancy

 If your blood pressure is abnormally low or unstable. Do not take Ramigamma if any of the above apply to you. If you're not sure, ask your doctor before taking Ramigamma. 

Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy

You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will normally advise you to stop taking Ramigamma before you become pregnant or as soon as possible after you realize that you are pregnant and will prescribe another medicine instead Ramigamma. Ramigamma not recommended in early pregnancy, and must be taken after the third month of pregnancy because it may cause serious harm to the child if given after the third month of pregnancy.

Breastfeeding

Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding or about to start breast-feeding. Ramigamma not recommended for mothers who are breastfeeding. Your doctor may choose another treatment for you if you want to breast-feed, especially if your child is a newborn or preterm.

HOW TO TAKE RAMIGAMMA

Always use Ramigamma exactly as directed by your doctor. If you're not sure, ask your doctor or falcha; emn

Taking this medicine

 Take this medicine by mouth at the same time each day

  Swallow the tablet whole with liquid

  Do not crush or chew the tablets

How much to take

Treatment of High Blood Pressure - The usual starting dose is 1.25 mg or 2.5 mg once daily. Your doctor will adjust the dose if your blood pressure is not well controlled.

The maximum dose is 10 mg once daily. If you are already taking diuretics, your doctor may stop or reduce the amount of diuretic you take before beginning treatment with Ramigamma.

To reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke - The usual starting dose is 2.5 mg once daily

Your doctor may then decide to increase the amount you take. The usual dose is 10 mg once daily.

Treatment to reduce or delay the worsening of kidney problems

You can start with a dose of 1.25 mg or 2.5 mg once daily.

Your doctor will adjust the amount you take. The usual dose is 5 mg or 10 mg once daily.

Treatment of Heart Failure - The usual starting dose is 1.25 mg once daily. Your doctor will adjust the amount you take. The maximum dose is 10 mg. Preferably twice a day

Treatment then had a heart attack - The usual starting dose is 1.25 mg once daily and 2.5 mg twice daily. Your doctor will adjust the amount you take. The usual dose is 10 mg. Preferably twice a day.

Elderly - Your doctor will reduce the initial dose and adjust the dose more slowly.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Like all medicines, Ramigamma can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Stop taking Ramigamma and see a doctor immediately if you notice any of the following serious side effects - you may need urgent medical treatment:

  Swelling of the face, lips or throat which make it difficult to swallow or breathe, as well as itching and rash. This may be a sign of a severe allergic reaction to Ramigamma

  Severe skin reactions including rash, mouth ulcers, worsening of pre-existing skin disease, redness, blistering or peeling of the skin.

Immediately contact your doctor if you:

  Increased heart rate, uneven or forceful heartbeat, chest pain, chest tightness, or more serious problems, including heart attack and stroke

 Shortness of breath or cough. These may be signs of lung problems

 Easier bruising, longer bleeding, any bleeding, purple spots covering the skin more easily succumbing to infections, sore throat, fever, fatigue, dizziness or pale skin. These can be signs of problems with blood or bone marrow.

 Severe stomach pain that may spread to the back. This may be a sign of pancreatitis 

 Fever, chills, tiredness, loss of appetite, stomach pain, nausea, pozhalnyavane the skin or eyes. These may be signs of liver problems such as hepatitis or liver failure.

HOW TO STORE RAMIGAMMA

Keep out of reach of children. Do not store above 25 º C. Do not use after the expiry date stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

What Ramigamm 

 The active substance: ramipril

Each tablet contains 5 mg of ramipril 

The other ingredients are: sodium hydrogen carbonate, lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, pregelatinized corn starch, sodium stearyl fumarate, yellow iron oxide, red iron oxide