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- Drug Class: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor
- Mechanism of Action: Lowers the production of angiotensin II, therefore relaxing arterial muscles and lowering blood pressure, allowing the heart to pump blood more easily.
- Do not take in combination with: other diuretics, potassium, aspirin and other NSAIDs, or lithium
- Common side effects: cough, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, insomnia, decreased sex drive, nausea, vomiting, mild rash
- Rare side effects can include liver failure and angioedema (a dangerous inflammation of the throat and lips)
- Avoid alcohol while on this drug
- Pregnant women should not take any ACE inhibitors, including Altace
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Altace (Ramipril) is an ACE Inhibitor used to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure. It is often prescribed to diabetics for its kidney-protective properties. Like other ACE inhibitors, Altace is unsafe for pregnant women. It is also typically taken with other medications in order to achieve the necessary blood pressure reduction goal.
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ACE Inhibitors
Doctors often prescribe a drug of this class as first-line treatment for hypertension and heart failure, as well as a number of other conditions, such as strokes and kidney dysfunction resulting from diabetes.Geriatric Times: Understanding the Biology of ACE Inhibitors WebMD: ACE Inhibitors for high blood pressureDisclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before taking Altace (Ramipril).
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Direct Renin Inhibitors
Other CHF Treatments
- Diuretics
- Lasix (Furosemide)
- HCTZ (Hydrochlorothiazide)
- Aldactone (Spironolactone)
- Inspra (Eplerenone)
- Positive Inotrope
- Lanoxin (Digoxin)
- Beta Blockers
- Inderal (Propranolol)
- Betapace (Sotalol)
- Corgard (Nadolol)
- Oxprenolol
- Pindolol
- Timolol
- Tenormin (Atenolol)
- Acebutolol
- Betaxolol
- Bisoprolol
- Esmolol
- Nebivolol
- Coreg (Carvedilol)
- Normodyne (Labetalol)
Altace Holistic Alternatives
- Health 911: Regulating Your Blood Pressure
- Wikipedia: Naturally occurring ACE Inhibitors
- Alive: "After a Heart Attack" (April 2006)
- Alive: "Changing the Direction of Diabetes" (November 2004)
- Alive: "Holistic Help for High Blood Pressure" (October 2001)
- Alive: "Catch of the Day Keeps Heart Failure Away" (February 2001)
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