Hopace 2.5 Tablet (Ramipril 2.5mg)

Hopace 2.5 Tablet

Hopace 10 mg tablet is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. It is also used in treating & preventing some heart diseases like heart failure, heart attack, etc. It contains ramipril as its active ingredient. It should be taken as directed by the doctor and in the correct doses and for the exact duration as prescribed. It can be taken with or without food. Before using this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.

Uses of Hopace 2.5 MG

Hopace 10 mg tablet is used to treat high blood pressure.
It is also used to prevent and treat certain heart diseases like heart attack, heart failure.

Contraindications of Hopace 2.5 MG

If you are allergic to ramipril or any of the ingredients of the Hopace 10 mg tablet.
If you are on dialysis.
If you have low or unstable blood pressure.
If you have problems with your liver or kidney.
If you are pregnant (second and third trimesters).
If you are taking sacubitril/valsartan used to treat heart failure.
If you have a history of serious allergic reaction called angioedema (recurrent episodes of swelling).
If you have diabetes or kidney dysfunction and you are taking blood pressure lowering medicine like aliskiren.

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Side effects of Hopace 2.5 MG

Headache
Tiredness
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Diarrhoea
Dry cough

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You have serious problems related to your liver or kidney disease.
You have diabetes or any heart related diseases.
You are pregnant or are planning for a pregnancy.
You are planning to get allergy shots for bee or wasp stings.
You have lupus or a condition of thickening, tightening of the skin, blood vessels.
You have lost a lot of body fluids due to vomiting, sweating, diarrhoea or are taking water tablets for a long time.
You are on a low salt diet or have electrolyte imbalance of sodium, magnesium, potassium and have symptoms of dryness of mouth, thirst, drowsiness, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, etc.
You have a high level of potassium in your blood or have conditions that may lower sodium levels in your blood.
You are planning to have surgery and will be given anaesthesia, you should tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking Hopace 10 mg tablet.
You are taking medicines that may increase the risk of angioedema like temsirolimus, vildagliptin, sacubitril/valsartan.
You are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure like valsartan, telmisartan, irbesartan or aliskiren.
Hopace 10 mg tablet is not recommended in patients below 18 years.

Mode of Action of Hopace 2.5 MG

How Does It Work?
Ramipril lowers the blood pressure by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin, responsible for narrowing of blood vessels, thus allowing your blood vessels to relax and widen, making it easier for blood to flow through.

Directions for Use of Hopace 2.5 MG

Hopace 10 mg tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
It can be taken with or without food.
You should take Hopace 10 mg tablet regularly and without fail as directed by your doctor.
You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Interactions of Hopace 2.5 MG

Interactions with other medicines
Some medicines can affect the way Hopace 10 mg tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
Especially, if you are taking medicines used to treat pain and inflammation.
Hopace 10 mg tablet should not be used concomitantly with valsartan/sacubitril. Valsartan/sacubitril should not be used for 36 hours after the use of ramipril, as it can increase the risk of angioedem…
Concomitant use of ramipril with temsirolimus, everolimus, sirolimus or vildagliptin can increase the risk of angioedema and thus should be used with caution.
This medicine can decrease your blood pressure abruptly if taken with other blood pressure lowering medicines (methyldopa, lisinopril, furosemide, candesartan, telmisartan).
Your blood potassium levels may increase if you are taking potassium supplements (amiloride, spironolactone), cyclosporin, heparin, potassium salts, trimethoprim alone or in combination with sulfamethoxazole (for infections) and heparin (for thinning the blood) and thus should be used with caution.
The use of antidiabetics (insulin, sitagliptin) along with this medicine can affect your blood sugar level. The doctor may ask you to monitor your blood sugar level regularly.
Your blood cell production may be hampered if you take this with anticancer medicines like cyclophosphamide and methotrexate, allopurinol, procainamide
Other medicines like lithium, racecadotril, aliskiren, prednisolone, aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, ephedrine, noradrenaline or adrenaline should be used cautiously with Hopace 10 mg tablet.

Storage and disposal of Hopace 2.5 MG

Store Hopace 10 mg tablets in a cool and dry place.
Keep the medicine away from children and pets.

Dosage of Hopace 2.5 MG

Overdose
Symptoms of an overdose may include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, salt imbalance, low blood pressure. If you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken too much of Hopace 10 mg tablet, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
Missing a dose of anti-hypertensives may lead to high blood pressure and other heart-related complications.
If you have missed taking any dose of the Hopace 10 mg tablet, take it as soon as you remember.
If it’s time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule.
Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.