Altace

Altace is used in treating high levels of blood pressure or hypertension. It is sold under the generic name Ramipril.

Uses of Altace 

By making use of the benefits of Altace, an individual can prevent experiencing health complications such as heart attack and stroke. Other than this function, Altace also works by providing medical relief to people with congestive heart failure. 

Altace Precautions and Warnings 

Pregnant women are not allowed to consume this medication. In cases where a woman becomes pregnant while utilizing this treatment, ensure that the dosage is stopped immediately. 

If you have angioedema, sudden swelling of the skin caused by a fluid, avoid using Altace. Other than that, should a person have active diabetes, refrain from associating it with other medicines involving blood pressure treatment. 

Altace Dosage 

The following dosage observes two of the major diseases that Altace treats. 

For Hypertension: 

• 5 mg to be consumed once per day
• The dosage maintenance will require 2.5 mg – 20 mg Altace per day

For Congestive Heart Failure: 

• 5 mg to be consumed twice per day
• The dosage maintenance will require 5 mg to be consumed twice per day

Altace Side Effects 

Since Altace is used in treating different diseases, it has certain side effects that may appear following your daily consumption. These are as follows: 

Common Side Effects of Altace

• Coughing
• Mild headache
• Weakness
• Dizziness

Severe Side Effects of Altace 

• Lightheadedness
• Jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin)
• Urination problem
• Fever
• Chills
• Sore throat
• Nausea
• Pain in the chest
• Irregular heartbeat