Cardace 1.25 Tablet

Composition of Cardace 1.25 Tablet

Cardace 1.25 Tablet contains Ramipril 1.25 mg. It belongs to the ACE inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Cardace 1.25 Tablet

• Treatment of high blood pressure
• heart failure (as prescribed)
• reducing risk of heart attack/stroke in high-risk patients
• and kidney protection in certain patients with diabetes/proteinuria.

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Reduces risk of heart attack and stroke in high-risk patients
• Supports heart function in heart failure (as prescribed)
• Protects kidneys in select patients

How Cardace 1.25 Tablet works

Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor that reduces formation of angiotensin II and decreases aldosterone. This relaxes blood vessels, lowers blood pressure and reduces strain on the heart.

How to take Cardace 1.25 Tablet

Take once daily or as prescribed, at the same time each day, with or without food. Swallow with water. Monitor blood pressure and kidney function as advised; do not stop abruptly 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. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Cardace 1.25 Tablet

Most side effects of Cardace are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Dry cough
• dizziness
• low blood pressure
• headache
• fatigue
• increased potassium
• increased creatinine

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 Cardace 1.25 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Contraindicated in pregnancy (can harm fetus). Risk of angioedema (face/lip/tongue swelling) — seek emergency care. Monitor kidney function and potassium, especially in elderly, dehydration, renal artery stenosis. Use caution with low salt diets and diuretics (first-dose hypotension).

Do not take Cardace 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.

Interactions with other medicines

Potassium supplements/salt substitutes, potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone), NSAIDs (reduced effect/kidney risk), lithium (toxicity), diuretics (hypotension), ARBs/aliskiren (renal risk/hyperkalemia), sacubitril/valsartan (angioedema risk; washout needed)

How to store Cardace 1.25 Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protect from moisture and light, keep in original blister.

Expert advice for Cardace 1.25 Tablet

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.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

EMCURE PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

ACE inhibitor