Ramipril Capsules

Name: Ramipril Capsules

How supplied

ALTACE (ramipril capsules) is available in potencies of 1.25 mg, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg in hard gelatin capsules.

ALTACE (ramipril capsules) 1.25 mg capsules are supplied as yellow, hard gelatin capsules in bottles of 100 (NDC 61570-110-01).

ALTACE (ramipril capsules) 2.5 mg capsules are supplied as orange, hard gelatin capsules in bottles of 100 (NDC 61570-111-01), 500 (NDC 61570-111-05), Unit Dose packs of 100 (NDC 61570-111-56), and Bulk pack of 5000's (NDC 61570-111-50).

ALTACE (ramipril capsules) 5 mg capsules are supplied as red, hard gelatin capsules in bottles of 100 (NDC 61570-112-01), 500 (NDC 61570-112-05), Unit Dose packs of 100 (NDC 61570-112-56), and Bulk pack of 5000's (NDC 61570-112-50).

ALTACE (ramipril capsules) 10 mg capsules are supplied as Process Blue, hard gelatin capsules in bottles of 100 (NDC 61570-120-01), and 500 (NDC 61570-120-05).

Dispense in well-closed container with safety closure. Store at controlled room temperature (59° to 86°F).

Distributed by: Monarch Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620 (A wholly owned subsidiary of King Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) Manufactured by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620. Prescribing Information as of July 2008.

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What should i discuss with my healthcare provider before taking ramipril (altace)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to ramipril or to any other ACE inhibitor, such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), or trandolapril (Mavik).

To make sure you can safely take ramipril, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

  • kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
  • liver disease;
  • diabetes;
  • a connective tissue disease such as Marfan syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis;
  • if you are also taking telmisartan (Micardis); or
  • if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction.

FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use ramipril if you are pregnant. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Ramipril can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester. Use effective birth control while taking ramipril.

Ramipril can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while taking ramipril.

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