Ramipril Tabs (WGR) TM
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Active ingredients: ramipril
Pack: Ramipril Tabs (WGR) 10 mg tablet, 30, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: RAMIPRIL TABS-WGR ramipril 10 mg tablets 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., Post-myocardial infarction heart failure., Prevention of progressive renal failure in patients with persistent proteinuria in excess of 1 g/day., For 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., For 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 >160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure > 90 mmHg (or on antihypertensive treatment); total cholesterol >5.2 mmol/L or HDL cholesterol <0.9 mmol/L; current smoker; known microalbuminuria; any evidence of previous vascular disease.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- Light yellow to yellow mottled oblong tablets with R and 10 on either side of the score line on one side and score line on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 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
