Definitions for ramipril
ramipril

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1. ramipril, Altacenoun

   an ACE inhibitor (trade name Altace) used to treat high blood pressure or in some patients who have had a heart attack

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1. ramiprilnoun

   A drug commonly used to treat hypertension.

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1. Ramipril

   Ramipril, sold under the brand name Altace among others, is an ACE inhibitor type medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease. It can also be used as a preventative medication in patients over 55 years old to reduce the risk of having a heart attack, stroke or cardiovascular death in patients shown to be at high risk, such as some diabetics and patients with vascular disease. It is a reasonable initial treatment for high blood pressure. It is taken by mouth.Common side effects include headaches, dizziness, feeling tired, and cough. Serious side effects may include liver problems, angioedema, kidney problems, and high blood potassium. Use in pregnancy and breastfeeding is not recommended. It is an ACE inhibitor and works by decreasing renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system activity.Ramipril was patented in 1981 and approved for medical use in 1989. It is available as a generic medication. In 2020, it was the 196th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 2 million prescriptions.

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1. ramipril

   Ramipril is a type of medication called an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. It works by relaxing blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily, which helps to lower blood pressure and reduce the workload on the heart. It is typically taken by mouth, often as a tablet or capsule.

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1. Ramipril

   Ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. It is marketed as Prilace by Arrow Pharmaceuticals in Australia, Ramipro by Westfield Pharma in the Philippines, Tritace by Sanofi-Aventis in Italy and United States and Altace by King Pharmaceuticals in the United States, Ramitens by PharmaSwiss, Ampril by Krka in Slovenia, Corpril by Cemelog-BRS in Hungary, Piramil and Prilinda by Hemofarm in Serbia, by Lek in Poland and by Novartis in Bangladesh, and in Canada as Altace and Ramipril.

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1. Ramipril

   A long-acting angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. It is a prodrug that is transformed in the liver to its active metabolite ramiprilat.

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1. • ACE Inhibitor

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   The numerical value of ramipril in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

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   The numerical value of ramipril in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ramipril
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramipril
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5. ^ Wikidata
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