Ramistar-AM 5 Tablet

Ramistar-AM 5 Tablet – Ramipril & Amlodipine by Lupin

Ramistar-AM 5 from Lupin combines Ramipril 5 mg and Amlodipine 5 mg in a single tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure. Ramipril widens blood vessels by blocking a hormone (ACE) that would otherwise keep them narrowed, while Amlodipine relaxes vessel walls through a separate mechanism – together they control blood pressure more effectively than either medicine used alone, often at lower individual doses. Lower blood pressure over time reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney complications. Strip of 15 tablets.

Key Features

• Fixed-dose combination: Ramipril 5 mg + Amlodipine 5 mg
• Two complementary blood-pressure-lowering mechanisms in one tablet
• Reduces long-term risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney complications from hypertension
• Once-daily dosing simplifies treatment versus two separate tablets
• Strip of 15 tablets, from Lupin Limited

Composition

• Ramipril IP 5 mg
• Amlodipine Besilate IP equivalent to Amlodipine 5 mg
• Colour: Yellow Oxide of Iron

Uses & Benefits

• Lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, easing blood flow around the body
• Reduces risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney problems associated with uncontrolled hypertension
• Works in the long term even though you may not feel an immediate, direct benefit
• Effective when taken regularly and consistently, even once blood pressure feels controlled

Directions for Use

• Swallow the tablet whole – do not chew, crush or break it
• May be taken with or without food; take at the same time each day
• Keep taking it for as long as your doctor advises, even if you feel well – high blood pressure often has no symptoms
• Do not stop on your own, as this can cause blood pressure to rise again
• Regular exercise, weight management and a healthy diet support the medicine’s effect

Precautions

• Schedule H prescription drug – not to be sold without a registered medical practitioner’s prescription
• Discontinue as soon as pregnancy is suspected and consult the treating physician immediately
• May cause taste change, ankle swelling, chest pain, headache, cough, stomach upset or dizziness
• Avoid driving or focus-demanding tasks until you know how this medicine affects you
• May raise blood potassium – avoid potassium-rich foods or supplements unless advised otherwise
• Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function and electrolytes may be needed
• Tell your doctor about any liver or kidney problems, and disclose all other medicines you take

Storage

• Store protected from light and moisture, at a temperature not exceeding 30°C
• Keep out of reach of children

Disclaimer

Schedule H prescription drug – to be sold by retail only on the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner. This information is for general awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.