Altace Side Effects

From Pharmacy Drug Guide

Altace is a brand name for ramipril, used to treat hypertension. Altace is a categorized as an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, a class of high blood pressure medications that can help prevent heart attack and stroke. It is also used to improve the chances of survival after a heart attack. Altace lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels, allowing easier flow. Doctors may also prescribe dietary changes, such as reduced salt intake, to increase Altace effectiveness.

Altace side effects include headache, dizziness, upset stomach and weakness. Some side effects can be serious, such as fainting, hoarseness and jaundice.^[1]

Contents 1 Common Altace Side Effects 2 Drug Side Effects 3 Altace Allergic Reactions 4 Altace Precautions and Warnings 5 References

Common Altace Side Effects

Common side effects of Altace include cough, dizziness, vomiting, headache, upset stomach, weakness and excessive drowsiness. In most cases, these symptoms occur as a result of the body becoming accustomed to the medication. These side effects will usually subside with continued use. If they continue for an extended period of time or get more severe, medical attention may be needed.^[4]

Serious side effects of Altace include passing out, reduced sexual abilities, flu-like symptoms such as high temperature and sore throat, darker-colored urine, less frequent urination, pain in the abdominal area, excessive tiredness or an upset stomach that does not go away.^[4]

Drug Side Effects

Altace Allergic Reactions

The active ingredient in Altace, ramipril, may cause an allergic reaction in some patients. Inactive ingredients in Altace can also cause allergies, and include pregelatinized starch NF, gelatin and titanium dioxide.^[2] Those who are allergic to other types of ACE inhibitors, or to some blood filtering membranes, may also be allergic to Altace.^[4]

Altace Precautions and Warnings

• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines such as indomethacin (Indocin) and lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid) may interact with Altace.^[1]
• Potassium supplements may interact with Altace.^[1]
• Patients taking Altace may need to stand up slowly from reclining positions to reduce the risk of feeling lightheaded.
• Not drinking adequate water, or losing water due to excessive sweating from heavy activity, or from diarrhea or vomiting, can cause a drop in blood pressure and lead to dizziness or even passing out.^[1]
• Pregnant females are advised not to use Altace, as there is a risk of harm to the unborn baby. It is not known whether or not breast feeding women can transfer Altace to nursing babies through their breast milk.^[4]
• In rare cases, Altace can cause potentially deadly liver problems. Signs of this include yellowing of the skin or eyes, pain in the abdominal region, dark urine, persistent upset stomach and excessive tiredness.^[4]
• Altace may not be right for patients with history of liver or kidney disease, lupus, diabetes or angioedema.^[4]

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References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4} http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000910/
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3} http://www.kingpharm.com/products/product_document.cfm?brand_name=Altace&product_specific_name=Capsules&document_type_code=PI
3. ↑ http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/archives/fdaDrugInfo.cfm?archiveid=8181
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5} http://www.medicinenet.com/ramipril-oral_capsule/page2.htm#SideEffects