Altace is known by the generic name Ramipril. It belongs to the group of medications known as ACE inhibitors (angiotensin converting enzyme). It helps to control hypertension and heart failure. This medication can also be used for other troubles like coronary artery disease, previous stroke or heart attack or peripheral vascular disease. It can be used for other treatments if only your doctor prescribes so.

The key ingredient of Altace is Ramipril. Different generic equivalents of Altace with the same content of Ramipril are available in the market. This is due to the different patent laws prevailing in different countries. Some of them will even be less costly than the brand but still it will help to cure your illness.  Altace 1.25 mg capsules will be yellow in color, 2.5 mg orange, 5mg red and 10 mg blue in color. This will help you identify the category prescribed for you.

Special care must be given to those using Altace. Follow the directions given by the doctor and never attempt over dosage if not prescribed. Hives; stomach pain; breathing trouble; swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat are some of the common allergies that occur Side effects like feeling light-headed, fainting; urinating more or less than usual, or not at all; fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding; chest pain; or swelling, rapid weight gain may prove to be fatal. So consult your doctor immediately if any of these occur. Other mild effects like cold, dizziness, insomnia, decreased sex drive, impotence, nausea, vomiting, mild skin itching or rash  can also occur.

The dosage should be as fixed by the doctor. Altace can be taken with or without food. Take the pill with a full glass of water and drink a lot of water while under medication to prevent dehydration and there by low pressure. As Altace can affect the growth of the baby, seek the advice of your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. The medication can enter breast milk and cause harm to the baby. So, nursing mothers should be cautious.

Certain drugs may interact with Altace and cause serious side effects. So inform your doctor if you are infectious to Ramipril or any other medicine. a diuretic (water pill);gold injections to treat arthritis; lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith);a potassium supplement such as K-Dur, Klor-Con;salt substitutes that contain potassium; oraspirin or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), diclofenac (Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), and others can at times cause certain troubles. Its better to tell your doctor if you are using any of these. Store the medicine at room temperature away from moisture and heat and always follow your doctor's instructions to derive the desired result.

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