* For the treatment of high blood pressure, the usual starting dose is 2.5 milligrams, and that should be captivated once daily. * Quest of children, the safety and effectiveness of Altace in children have planned not been established * The usual dispense of ramipril 2,5-20 mg daily as single dose or two divided doses.

Uses of Altace

* Altace is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. * Can also be used for other medical conditions covered are those listed in this medication guide.

Altace Side Effects

Altace is generally well tolerated and side effects are usually mild and transient. A dry, persistent cough has been reported with the use of ramipril and other ACE inhibitors. Coughing resolves after discontinuing the drug. Other side effects include:

* Abdominal pain Constipation * * Diarrhea * Rash * Dizziness * Fatigue * Headache * Loss of taste * Loss of appetite * Nausea Vomiting * * Fainting or tingling and numbness in hands or feet.

Ramipril and other ACE inhibitors can also cause kidney failure and increased levels of potassium in the blood. The most serious but, fortunately, very rare side effects are liver failure and angioedema

Warnings and precautions before taking Altace:

* If you develop swelling of the face around the lips, tongue or throat or difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, swelling of arms and legs, or infection, sore throat and fever, you should contact your doctor immediately . You can have a serious side effect of the drug and need emergency treatment. * If you have abdominal pain with or without nausea and vomiting, then you should contact your doctor. Since ACE inhibitors, including Altace may cause intestinal swelling. * If you notice your skin or whites of eyes turning yellow, then you should notify your doctor. * After taking this medication, you may feel dizzy or drowsy. So you should not participate in activities that require warning such as driving and operate machinery.

Drug Interaction: —

If Altace is taken with other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased or altered. It is especially important to consult with your doctor before combining Altace with the following:

* Alcohol * Diuretics, hydrochlorothiazide and * Diuretics that do not wash out potassium, such as spironolactone (Aldactone) and the diuretic component in Dyazide, Maxzide, Moduretic, * and other * Lithium * Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Naprosyn and Orudis * Oral medicines for diabetes such as diabetes, Glucotrol, Micronase, and urine * Potassium supplements such as K-Lyte and K-Tab * Potassium-containing salt substitutes

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Altace symptoms of an overdose may include feeling extremely dizzy or light-headed or fainting.

After taken Altace if you feel that overdose is suspected, then you should contact your doctor immediately. Because it can lead to another serious effect. The symptoms of low blood pressure are likely to be the primary warning of an Altace overdose.