Ramipril: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor. It is a prescription medicine used for high blood pressure, heart failure, protection after a heart attack and kidney protection in diabetes. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 9 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Ramipril works
Ramipril stops the body making angiotensin II, so blood vessels relax and blood pressure falls.
What is Ramipril used for?
- High blood pressure
- Heart failure
- Protection after a heart attack
- Kidney protection in diabetes
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, to protect the heart after a heart attack, to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in high-risk people, and to slow kidney damage in diabetes.
Side effects of Ramipril
Common side effects of Ramipril include:
- Dry cough
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Tiredness
Get emergency help if your face, lips, tongue or throat swell, or you have difficulty breathing.
Precautions and warnings
- Take it regularly, even when you feel well.
- A dry, tickly cough is a known side effect; tell your doctor if it bothers you.
- Your doctor may check kidney function and potassium levels.
- Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless advised.
- It must not be used during pregnancy.
Frequently asked questions about Ramipril
What is the price of Ramipril in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Ramipril products currently in stock range from Rs 125 to Rs 1,305 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Hyperace 2.5mg Tablet at Rs 125. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Ramipril are available in Pakistan?
Ramipril is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Ramipace (Pharmevo LIMITED.), Lipra (Pfizer Laboratories Ltd), Normipil (Standpharma), Hiace (Himont Pharmaceutical Ltd), Adytum (Macter International Ltd), Tritace (Sanofi Aventis Pakistan Limited), Hyperace (Werrick Pharmaceuticals Pakistan Ltd) and Prepace (Medicaids).Do I need a prescription for Ramipril?
Yes. Ramipril is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Ramipril be used during pregnancy?
It must not be used during pregnancy.
Are all Ramipril brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Ramipril in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Ramipril brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 20+ products containing Ramipril from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
