Macpril, Ramipril

Macpril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure.

Macpril

Ramipril

Macpril

10

Macleods Pharma

Tablet

1.25 mg, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg

Ramipril

Uses

Macpril is used in the treatment of hypertension, heart failure, heart attack and diabetic kidney disease.

How it Works

Macpril is known as an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor.ACE inhibitors like ramipril works by preventing the body from creating a hormone known as angiotensin II. This is done by blocking or inhibiting a chemical called angiotensin-converting enzyme. This then widens the blood vessels and helps to reduce the amount of water put back into your blood by the kidneys.These actions by Macpril helps to decrease blood pressure.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Macpril may suffer from such side effects;

Decreased blood pressure,
Cough,
Increased potassium level in blood,
Fatigue,
Weakness,
Dizziness,
Renal impairment

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