Ramipril (APX) TM
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Active ingredients: ramipril
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APX-RAMIPRIL ramipril 10 mg capsule blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of hypertension. Data are currently not available to support the use of ramipril in renovascular hypertension. Postmyocardial infarction heart failure. Prevention of progressive renal failure in patients with persistent proteinuria in excess of 1 g/day. Reducing the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, cardiovascular death or the need for revascularisation procedures in patients 55 years of age or more who have clinical evidence of coronary artery disease, stroke or peripheral vascular disease. Reducing the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, cardiovascular death or revascularisation procedures in diabetic patients 55 years or more with one or more of the following risk factors: systolic blood pressure above 160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure above 90 mmHg (or on antihypertensive treatment); total cholesterol above 5.2mmol/L: HDL cholesterol less than 0.9mmol/L; current smoker; known microalbuminuria; any evidence of previous vascular disease.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Capsule, hard
- Oral
- The 10 mg capsules have a white opaque body and a blue opaque cap. The body has "RP 10" printed in black.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 Capsules pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient ramipril
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
