About Tritace 5mg
Tritace 5mg is an antihypertensive medication and is used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure and kidney disease. Each tablet of Tritace 5mg contains the active ingredient Ramipril, which is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor.
How effective is Tritace 5mg?
Tritace 5mg is an effective treatment option for high blood pressure, kidney disease and heart failure. It is also used to increase survival after a heart attack. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels, which reduces the blood pressure. This makes it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body.
What dose should I choose?
A typical dose of Tritace 5mg for an adult is 1.25 mg or 2.5 mg once daily and gradually increased to 8mg in 24 hours.
It is not recommended for children.
If you skip a dose by any chance, take it as soon as you remember. Skip the already missed dose if it’s almost time for the next one. Do not double the dose.
What are the side-effects and other warnings when taking Tritace 5mg?
The possible side-effects when taking Tritace 5mg are as follows:
- Swelling of the face
- Skin reactions
- Faster heart rate
- Palpitations
- Chest pain
- Tightness in your chest
- Shortness of breath
- Pancreatitis
- Fever
- Chills
- Tiredness
- Loss of appetite
- Jaundice
If you experience any side-effects that persist or worsen or any unusual symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.
Notify your doctor about any prescription/non-prescription drugs you may be taking.
If you are pregnant, might become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant or breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed, notify your doctor or a pharmacist before using this drug.
