Uses / Indications:
PRILACE 5 MG TABLET is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. It lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Pregnancy interaction:
PRILACE 5 MG 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 Prilace. Report to your doctor if there is a persistent cough. Prilace 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 Prilace if you’re pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Prilace 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. PRILACE 5 MG TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
PRILACE 5 MG 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 Prilace safe to use? : Prilace is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor. |Is Prilace a diuretic? : No, Prilace 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 Prilace a nitrate or a statin? : Prilace is neither a nitrate nor a statin. It is an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure. |Can I take Prilace with Ibuprofen? : Ibuprofen can be taken with Prilace, 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 Prilace cause cough? : Yes, non-productive tickling cough, is one of the common side effects of Prilace. |Does Prilace cause frequent urination? : No, Prilace 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 Prilace cause itching? : Yes, Prilace may cause itching of skin. However, It is not very commonly observed. |Does Prilace cause an increase in potassium levels in the blood? : Yes, increased potassium levels in the blood (hyperkalemia) is one the common side effects of Prilace. |Does Prilace cause depression? : Yes, Prilace may cause depression; however, it is not very commonly observed. |Does Prilace known to cause thinning of the blood? : No. Prilace has no known effect on blood thinning. |Can I take Prilace with sildenafil? : Yes, Prilace 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:
Prilace with Disopyramide|Prilace with Dalteparin|Prilace with Cyclosporine|Prilace with Heparin|Prilace with Bemiparin|Prilace with Nadroparin|Prilace with Triamterene|Prilace with Azathioprine|Prilace with Sirolimus|Prilace with Mercaptopurine|Prilace with Reviparin|Prilace with Enoxaparin|Prilace with Ardeparin|Prilace with Tacrolimus|Prilace with Tinzaparin|Prilace with Eplerenone|Prilace with Flecainide|Prilace with Allopurinol|Prilace with Spironolactone|Prilace with Lithium|Prilace with Propafenone|Prilace with Parnaparin|Prilace with Silymarin|Prilace with Torasemide|Prilace with Glimepiride|Prilace with Glipizide|Prilace with Tolbutamide|Prilace with Furosemide|Prilace with Glibenclamide|Prilace with Naftopidil|Prilace with Gliclazide|Prilace with Ginkgo Biloba|Prilace with Aspirin|Prilace with Chlorthalidone|Prilace with Metamizole / Dipyrone|Prilace with Chlorpropamide
