Ramipril + Valsartan

Dosage Forms Available

• Ramipril + Valsartan is available for oral use in the form of tablets.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is meant for adults.Use in children is not recommended.

Contraindications

• Ramipril + Valsartan is contraindicated in patients with a history of angioedema related to previous ACE inhibitor or ARB therapy.

• It is contraindicated in patients with severe liver impairment or biliary cirrhosis.

• Patients with renal artery stenosis should not use this medication.

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of Ramipril + Valsartan might lead to severe hypotension (extremely low blood pressure), kidney failure, or hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in the blood). Immediate medical attention is required if overdose symptoms occur.

• If you miss a dose of Ramipril + Valsartan, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• If experiencing dizziness or lightheadedness, adjusting the timing of taking the medicine may help. It might be beneficial to take it at bedtime.

• Staying hydrated may help alleviate some side effects, such as dry mouth or dehydration-related dizziness.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• This combination may impair your alertness, causing dizziness or fatigue. It is recommended that you avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you know how this medication affects you.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• Ramipril + Valsartan is not recommended during pregnancy due to the risk of harm to the developing fetus. It should only be used when clearly needed and directed by a doctor.

• Consult your doctor before using this medication while breastfeeding since it is unknown whether it passes into breast milk.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Special caution should be exercised when using this combination in patients with kidney impairment or those undergoing dialysis.

• Patients with congestive heart failure or those who are dehydrated should use this medication cautiously.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Maintain a low-salt diet to help manage hypertension effectively; excessive sodium can cause or worsen high blood pressure.

• Engage in regular moderate-intensity physical activities such as walking, cycling, or swimming to help improve heart health and blood pressure control.

• Avoid smoking and limit alcohol intake as these can negatively impact heart health and counteract the benefits of Ramipril + Valsartan.

• Manage stress through relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, or deep-breathing exercises which can help lower blood pressure.

• Regularly monitor your blood pressure at home to keep track of your condition’s progression or improvement while on medication.