Uses / Indications:
Namipril 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. It lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Pregnancy interaction:
Namipril 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
You may get a dry cough while using Namipril. Report to your doctor if there is a persistent cough. Namipril may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli. Inform your doctor immediately if you have rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that may affect breathing. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. You shouldn’t take Namipril if you’re pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Namipril may cause birth defects or be fatal to your unborn baby.
Side Effects:
Decreased blood pressure, Cough, Increased potassium level in blood, Fatigue, Weakness, Dizziness, Renal impairment.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Namipril 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Namipril 5mg Tablet is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
Faq for medicine:
Is Namipril safe to use? : Namipril is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor. |Is Namipril a diuretic? : No, Namipril is not a diuretic. It belongs to a class of drugs called ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors), which is mainly used to reduce high blood pressure. |Is Namipril a nitrate or a statin? : Namipril is neither a nitrate nor a statin. It is an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure. |Can I take Namipril with Ibuprofen? : Ibuprofen can be taken with Namipril, however, it is known that ibuprofen and other NSAIDs may reduce the antihypertensive effects of ramipril. Consult your doctor about any medications currently taken before starting and while on ramipril|Does Namipril cause cough? : Yes, non-productive tickling cough, is one of the common side effects of Namipril. |Does Namipril cause frequent urination? : No, Namipril has no known effect on increasing the frequency of urination. It may rarely increase the urine output but not affect the frequency of urination. |Does Namipril cause itching? : Yes, Namipril may cause itching of skin. However, It is not very commonly observed. |Does Namipril cause an increase in potassium levels in the blood? : Yes, increased potassium levels in the blood (hyperkalemia) is one the common side effects of Namipril. |Does Namipril cause depression? : Yes, Namipril may cause depression; however, it is not very commonly observed. |Does Namipril known to cause thinning of the blood? : No. Namipril has no known effect on blood thinning. |Can I take Namipril with sildenafil? : Yes, Namipril can be taken with Sildenafil. However, there could be an excessive fall in blood pressure when taken together and you can experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, flushing, headache, or an increased heart rate. So, special caution must be taken when taking both the drugs together and inform your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
Medicine interaction:
Namipril with Ardeparin|Namipril with Reviparin|Namipril with Nadroparin|Namipril with Sirolimus|Namipril with Dalteparin|Namipril with Enoxaparin|Namipril with Mercaptopurine|Namipril with Triamterene|Namipril with Tacrolimus|Namipril with Allopurinol|Namipril with Heparin|Namipril with Cyclosporine|Namipril with Flecainide|Namipril with Bemiparin|Namipril with Parnaparin|Namipril with Propafenone|Namipril with Disopyramide|Namipril with Azathioprine|Namipril with Tinzaparin|Namipril with Lithium|Namipril with Eplerenone|Namipril with Spironolactone|Namipril with Chlorthalidone|Namipril with Naftopidil|Namipril with Gliclazide|Namipril with Furosemide|Namipril with Torasemide|Namipril with Ginkgo Biloba|Namipril with Glipizide|Namipril with Tolbutamide|Namipril with Chlorpropamide|Namipril with Glimepiride|Namipril with Glibenclamide|Namipril with Silymarin|Namipril with Metamizole / Dipyrone|Namipril with Aspirin
