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Източник: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
RAMIPRIL (UNII: L35JN3I7SJ) (RAMIPRILAT - UNII:6N5U4QFC3G)
Dispensing Solutions, Inc.
RAMIPRIL
RAMIPRIL 10 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Ramipril Capsules USP are indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with thiazide diuretics. Ramipril Capsules USP are contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to this product or any other ACE inhibitor (e.g., a patient who has experienced angioedema during therapy with any other ACE inhibitor). Ingestion of a single 10 mg oral dose of ramipril resulted in undetectable amounts of ramipril and its metabolites in breast milk. However, because multiple doses may produce low milk concentrations that are not predictable from a single dose, do not use ramipril in nursing mothers. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. Irreversible kidney damage has been observed in very young rats given a single dose of ramipril. Of the total number of patients who received ramipril in US clinical studies of ramipril 11% were ≥65 years of age while 0.2% were ≥75 years of age. No overall differences in effectiveness or safety were observed between
Ramipril Capsules USP are available in potencies of 1.25 mg, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg in hard gelatin capsules. Ramipril Capsules USP, 1.25 mg are supplied as yellow opaque capsules with "54 328" printed in black ink. Ramipril Capsules USP, 2.5 mg are supplied as orange opaque capsules with "54 794" printed in black ink. Ramipril Capsules USP, 5 mg are supplied as red opaque capsules with "54 145" printed in black ink. Ramipril Capsules USP, 10 mg are supplied as blue opaque capsules with "54 602" printed in black ink. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Dispense in light-resistant, tight container with child-resistant closure.
Abbreviated New Drug Application
RAMIPRIL- RAMIPRIL CAPSULE DISPENSING SOLUTIONS, INC. ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE RAMIPRIL CAPSULES USP SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR RAMIPRIL CAPSULES USP. INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1991 RECENT MAJOR CHANGES WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Dual Blockade of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System: Telmisartan (5.7) 10/2010 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ramipril Capsules USP are indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with thiazide diuretics (1.1). DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Hypertension: Initial dose is 2.5 mg to 20 mg once daily. Adjust dosage according to blood pressure response after 2 to 4 weeks of treatment. The usual maintenance dose following titration is 2.5 mg to 20 mg daily as a single dose or equally divided doses (2.1). Dosage adjustment: See respective sections pertaining to dosage adjustment in special situations (2.5). DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Capsule: 1.25 mg, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg (3) (3) CONTRAINDICATIONS Angioedema related to previous treatment with an ACE inhibitor, or a history of hereditary or idiopathic angioedema (4). (4) WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ACE inhibitor use has been associated with the following: (5) Angioedema, with increased risk in patients with a prior history (5.1) Hypotension and hyperkalemia (5.5, 5.8) Renal impairment: monitor renal function during therapy (5.3) Increased risk of renal impairment when combined with another blocker of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (5.7) Rare cholestatic jaundice and hepatic failure (5.2) Rare neutropenia and agranulocytosis (5.4) ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions in patients with hypertension included headache, dizziness, fatigue, and cough (6.1). TO REPORT SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, CONTACT ROXANE LABORATORIES, INC. AT 1-800-962-8364 OR FDA AT 1-800-FDA-1088 OR WWW.FDA.GOV/MEDWATCH DRUG INTERACTIONS Diuretics: Possibility of excessive hypotension (7.1). Lithium: Use wit Прочетете целия документ