Ramfirst, Ramipril

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

Ramfirst 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 Ramfirst helps to decrease blood pressure.

Patients who take Ramfirst may suffer from such side effects;

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