Ramnil-AM 5 Tablet

Making informed decisions about your health is essential. This page offers a detailed look at Ramnil-AM 5 Tablet, providing you with the facts about its therapeutic uses, recommended dosage, potential side effects, drug interactions, and other vital information. Use this knowledge to have meaningful conversations with your healthcare provider about Ramnil-AM 5 Tablet and your treatment options.

MRP: ₹ 16
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Amlodipine (5mg) + Ramipril (5mg)
Brand: Zeelab Pharmacy Pvt Ltd
Uses: Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Description

Ramnil-AM 5 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure)
This is a combination of two medicines that controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective
It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke
You can take Ramnil-AM 5 Tablet at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day
Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor
Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms
If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse
Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure
Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
It may cause side effects like taste change, ankle swelling, chest pain, headache, cough, and stomach upset
It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you
This might raise the level of potassium in the blood, hence avoid potassium rich food or supplements
You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine
You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Ramnil-AM 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ramnil-AM 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Ramnil-AM 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ramnil-AM 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Ramnil-AM 5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Ramnil-AM 5 Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Ramnil-AM 5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Ramnil-AM 5 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ramnil-AM 5 Tablet.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	CARDIAC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Ramnil-AM 5 Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Ramnil-AM 5 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body
This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future
You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well
You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Ramnil-AM 5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQs