Ramipril Flashcards

1
Q

What is it and mechanism

A

ACE inhibitor

Angiotensin 1 blocker (stops conversion of AT1 to AT1 in the lungs

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2
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Indications

A

Hypertension

Symptomatic heart failure

Prophylaxis after myocardial infarction in patients with heart failure

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3
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contraindications

A

diabetes
pregnancy
on dialysis
hypotension

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4
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interactions

A

Lithium (bipolar disorder)

Allopurinol (gout treatment)

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5
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side effects

A

dry cough

dizzy/ lightheaded
headache
d and v
skin rash
blurred vision
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