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Macpril 2.5 MG Tablet

Manufactured by: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Composition: Ramipril
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Macpril 2.5 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and certain other heart conditions. Along with taking this medicine, it is important to maintain a proper diet and exercise regularly. Do not take this medicine if you have a known allergy to it.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Macpril 2.5 MG Tablet

  • Blurred visionsevere
  • Sweatingsevere
  • Dizzinesssevere
  • Unusual tiredness and weaknesssevere
  • Back painsevere
  • Chest tightnesssevere
  • Increased heartbeatsevere
  • Cough
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Macpril 2.5 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 1 to 2 hours.

Duration of effect

This medicine is excreted in urine and faeces. The effect of this medicine lasts for a duration of 24 hours approximately.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate
You should avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness, headache, and changes in heart rate. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you have these symptoms.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Macpril 2.5 MG Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Macpril 2.5 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Corpril 2.5 MG Tablet
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
Namipril 2.5 MG Tablet
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Race 2.5 MG Tablet
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
Ramace 2.5 MG Tablet
Astra Zeneca Pharma India Ltd.
Ramgee 2.5 MG Tablet
Zydus Cadila

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Macpril 2.5 MG Tablet

  • Hypertension

    Macpril 2.5 MG Tablet is used to treat an increase in the blood pressure caused by genetic and/or environmental factors.

  • Cardiovascular risk reduction

    Macpril 2.5 MG Tablet is used to reduce the risk of heart complications such as coronary artery disease and stroke in the elderly population.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Macpril 2.5 MG Tablet

  • Allergy

    Avoid if you have a known allergy to Macpril 2.5 MG Tablet or any medicine of the same class.

  • Aliskiren

    Use of these medicines is not recommended in the elderly population with diabetes and kidney disease with CrCl less than 60 ml/min.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

  • Description

    - Use of Macpril 2.5 MG Tablet with alcohol will have an additive effect in lowering the blood pressure.

  • Instructions

    - You should avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness, headache, and changes in heart rate. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you have these symptoms.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Angioedema

    severe
    Macpril 2.5 MG Tablet is not recommended in patients with a history of Angioedema or a family history of Angioedema. Any symptoms of swelling of face, lips, and eyes should be informed to the doctor. If necessary, an alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Macpril 2.5 MG Tablet with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Inform the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

General warnings

  • Hypotension

    - Symptomatic hypotension may occur in patients with volume depletion or who are treated with high dose diuretics. Correct the condition before starting Macpril 2.5 MG Tablet or start the treatment at reduced doses.

  • Hyperkalemia

    - Macpril 2.5 MG Tablet may cause an increase in the potassium levels in the blood. Use with caution in patients with concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements and in patients with impaired kidney function.

  • Impaired liver function

    - Macpril 2.5 MG Tablet may rarely cause liver injury. Discontinue the medicine if any signs of liver injury like increased liver enzyme levels.

  • Pediatric population

    - The safety and efficacy of Macpril 2.5 MG Tablet have not been established in children age below 18 years.

  • Cough

    - Macpril 2.5 MG Tablet may cause persistent nonproductive cough and is resolved when the medicine is discontinued.

Other details

  • Food timings: Information not available
  • Administration time: Information not available
  • Sleep inducing: Information not available

How it works

It works by preventing the formation of a chemical substance that prevents the blood vessel to constrict and promotes free blood flow.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
Schedule
H

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Information on this page was last updated on 13 Mar 2017

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