Macpril 2.5 Tablet (Ramipril 2.5mg)

Macpril 2.5 Tablet 10’s belongs to the group of blood pressure-lowering medications called ‘Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors’ primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and reduce the risk of having a heart attack, stroke or heart failure. High blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the pressure in the blood vessels is high. The blood exerts a high pressure on the walls of blood vessels (arteries), leading to hypertension. Heart failure can occur when your heart is unable to pump blood sufficiently required to the remaining of the body. Heart attack or stroke is the blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle. The blockade usually occurs due to build-up of fat/cholesterol in the coronary artery (supplies blood to the heart).

Macpril 2.5 Tablet 10’s works by lowering the body’s production of substances that could increase the blood pressure. Macpril 2.5 Tablet 10’s relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body thereby lowering the raised blood pressure and the reduce the risk of having a heart attack, stroke or heart failure.

Take Macpril 2.5 Tablet 10’s with or without food. Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet, swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Take Macpril 2.5 Tablet 10’s at the same time every day. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects like headache, dizziness, fatigue, and cough. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

To treat you condition effectually continue taking Macpril 2.5 Tablet 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Try not to stop taking it on your own as it may cause sudden increase the blood pressure, chest pain or heart attack. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels and kidney functioning is advised while taking Macpril 2.5 Tablet 10’s. It would help if you consumed low salt (table salt) and low-fat diet while taking Macpril 2.5 Tablet 10’s. Avoid taking Macpril 2.5 Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Talk to your doctor, he/she may prescribe you with alternate medicine. Macpril 2.5 Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as the efficacy and safety have not been established.

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Prevention of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.

Macpril 2.5 Tablet 10’s relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body. This helps in lowering the blood pressure and the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Macpril 2.5 Tablet 10’s helps in reducing both standing and lying down blood pressure without any orthostatic effect (sudden decrease in blood pressure which might occur when a person stands up suddenly). However, when dehydrated Macpril 2.5 Tablet 10’s may show orthostatic effect. Continued usage of Macpril 2.5 Tablet 10’s helps in decreasing the severity of heart failure, rate of hospitalization and symptoms such as weakness and shortness of breath. Macpril 2.5 Tablet 10’s is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure.

Swallow the tablet with a glass of water as a whole. Do not crush, break or chew the tablet. Macpril 2.5 Tablet 10’s can be taken with or without food at the same time daily for best results. Take Macpril 2.5 Tablet 10’s exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Macpril 2.5 Tablet 10’s should not be taken unless prescribed by a doctor. Based on your medical condition your doctor will advise for how long you need to take Macpril 2.5 Tablet 10’s.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Like all medicines, Macpril 2.5 Tablet 10’s may cause side-effects, although not everybody experiences them. Headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, low blood pressure, inflammation of the sinus (sinusitis), shortness of breath, stomach pain, diarrhea, indigestion, skin rash, chest pain, muscle pain and increased levels of potassium in blood are the common side-effects of Macpril 2.5 Tablet 10’s. Please consult your doctor if you experience any of these side-effects persistently.