Synonyms: Acovil, Altace, Carasel, Cardace, Delix, Hytren, Lostapres, Pramace, Ramace, Ramipress
What is Tritace (Ramipril)?
ACE inhibitors belong to the class of medicines called high blood pressure medicines (antihypertensives). They are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Captopril is also used to treat kidney problems in some diabetic patients who use insulin to control their diabetes. Over time, these kidney problems may get worse. Captopril may help slow down the further worsening of kidney problems.
*High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled.
The effectiveness of Tritace (Ramipril) was demonstrated in studies of men, aged 18 to 41, with mild to moderate hair loss at the top and middle front of the head. There is not sufficient evidence that Tritace (Ramipril) works for receding hairlines at the temples.
*Tritace (Ramipril) is for men only and should not be taken by women or children.
What is the most important information I should know about Tritace (Ramipril)?
Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Tritace could cause birth defects in the baby if you take the medication during pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth control. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment. Tritace can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking tritace. Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily while you are taking this medication.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Tritace (Ramipril)?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to tritace or to any other ACE inhibitor, such as benazopril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), or trandolapril (Mavik).
Before using tritace, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
- kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
- liver disease;
- heart disease or congestive heart failure;
- diabetes;
- a connective tissue disease such as Marfan syndrome, Sjogrens syndrome, lupus, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis.
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use tritace, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
What if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Symptoms of a tritace overdose may include feeling extremely dizzy or light-headed, or fainting.
Side effects:
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
- Headache.
- Dizziness or feeling light-headed.
- Disturbances of the gut such as diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain.
- Low blood pressure (hypotension).
- Dry cough.
- Inflammation of the lining of the nose (rhinitis).
- Feeling weak or tired.
- Pain in the muscles or joints.
- Flushing.
- Dry mouth.
- Alteration in taste or smell.
- Anxiety and restlessness.
- Confusion.
- Skin reactions such as rash, itching or hair loss.
- Chest pain (angina).
- Awareness of your heart beat (palpitations) or abnormal heart beats (arrhythmias).
- Impotence.
- Increased level of potassium in the blood (hyperkalaemia).
- Severe swelling of lips, face, tongue or throat (angioedema - see warning above).
- Problems with kidney function.
- Disturbances in the normal levels of blood cells in the blood (tell you doctor if you get a sore throat, mouth ulcers, high temperature (fever), or feel tired or generally unwell while taking this medicine).
- Problems with liver function, including jaundice or hepatitis (consult your doctor promptly if you develop unexplained itching, yellowing of the skin or eyes, unusually dark urine, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pains, loss of appetite or flu-like symptoms while taking this medicine).
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the medicine's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
What other drugs will affect Tritace (Ramipril)?
Before taking tritace, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:
- lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith);
- a potassium supplement such as K-Dur, Klor-Con;
- salt substitutes that contain potassium;
- aspirin or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), diclofenac (Voltaren), diflunisal (Dolobid), etodolac (Lodine), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), ketorolac (Toradol), mefenamic acid (Ponstel), meloxicam (Mobic), nabumetone (Relafen), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), piroxicam (Feldene);
- a diuretic (water pill) such as amiloride (Midamor), bumetanide (Bumex), chlorthalidone (Hygroton, Thalitone), ethacrynic acid (Edecrin), furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril), indapamide (Lozol), metolazone (Mykrox, Zarxolyn), spironolactone (Aldactone), triamterene (Dyrenium, Maxzide, Dyazide), torsemide (Demadex).
If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use tritace or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.
There may be other drugs not listed that can affect tritace. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
