Ace Revelol 25/2.5

Composition of Ace Revelol 25/2.5

Ace Revelol 25/2.5 contains Ramipril (2.5mg) + Metoprolol (25mg). It belongs to the ACE inhibitor + Beta-1 selective beta-blocker (extended-release metoprolol) class of medicines.

Uses of Ace Revelol 25/2.5

Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure); may be used in patients with co-existing coronary artery disease/angina or heart failure when prescribed as part of combination therapy to reduce cardiovascular risk

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• reduces heart workload and oxygen demand
• helps control heart rate
• may reduce risk of cardiovascular events when prescribed appropriately

How Ace Revelol 25/2.5 works

Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor that relaxes blood vessels by reducing angiotensin II formation, lowering blood pressure and decreasing workload on the heart. Metoprolol succinate is a cardioselective beta-1 blocker that slows heart rate and reduces the force of contraction, helping control blood pressure and angina symptoms.

How to take Ace Revelol 25/2.5

Take by mouth exactly as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time each day. Swallow tablet whole with water; do not crush/chew (extended-release). Can be taken with or without food; if it upsets the stomach, take with food. Do not stop suddenly without medical advice.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, with dizziness, fainting and a fast or slow pulse. It can cause a dangerously slow heartbeat, a severe fall in blood pressure, wheezing and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Ace Revelol 25/2.5

Most side effects of Ace Revelol 25/2.5 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• dizziness
• fatigue
• low blood pressure
• slow heart rate
• headache
• nausea
• cough
• cold extremities
• sleep disturbances

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Ace Revelol 25/2.5

Warnings and precautions

Prescription medicine. May cause dizziness—avoid driving if affected. Monitor blood pressure, pulse, and kidney function; risk of increased potassium. Ramipril can cause dry cough and rarely angioedema—seek urgent care for facial/lip/tongue swelling or breathing difficulty. Use caution in kidney disease, renal artery stenosis, dehydration, heart block, asthma/COPD, diabetes, and in the elderly. Do not stop beta-blocker abruptly (risk of rebound hypertension/angina).

Do not take Ace Revelol 25/2.5 if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Must not be used in pregnancy — it can seriously harm the developing baby. Not for people with narrowing of both kidney arteries, or a history of swelling of the face and throat caused by this group of medicines. Not for people with a very slow heart rate, certain heart block disorders, or uncontrolled heart failure. Generally avoided in severe asthma.

Interactions with other medicines

NSAIDs (reduced antihypertensive effect, kidney risk), potassium supplements/salt substitutes or potassium-sparing diuretics (hyperkalemia), diuretics (excess BP drop), lithium (toxicity), other antihypertensives (additive hypotension), aliskiren/ARBs (renal risk/hyperkalemia; avoid in diabetes), insulin/oral antidiabetics (mask hypoglycemia symptoms with metoprolol), calcium channel blockers like verapamil/diltiazem and digoxin/antiarrhythmics (bradycardia/heart block), alcohol (increased dizziness)

How to store Ace Revelol 25/2.5

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep in original blister pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Ace Revelol 25/2.5

Blood pressure medicines work only while you take them — do not stop because you feel well. Tell your doctor at once if you become pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. Keep a home blood-pressure record if your doctor has asked for one. Take it at the same time each day and do not miss doses. Learn to check your own pulse, and report a persistently slow one.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

ACE inhibitor + Beta-1 selective beta-blocker (extended-release metoprolol)