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Cardace 2.5 Tablet
Ramipril 2.5 mg
Cardace 2.5 Tablet is used for high blood pressure, heart failure (as prescribed), post-heart attack management, and reduction of cardiovascular risk in high-risk patients; kidney protection in select patients.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
₹83₹5.57 per tablet
Licensed pharmacyPharmacist-verified orderDelivered across India
Key details
Salt: Ramipril 2.5 mg
Available variants: tablet 15 Tablet 15 Tablet, tablet 15 Tablet
Best price: ₹83 (₹5.57 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: EMCURE PHARMA
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
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Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Cardace 2.5 Tablet
Cardace 2.5 Tablet contains Ramipril 2.5 mg. It belongs to the ACE inhibitor class of medicines.
Uses of Cardace 2.5 Tablet
- High blood pressure
- heart failure (as prescribed)
- post-heart attack management
- and reduction of cardiovascular risk in high-risk patients; kidney protection in select patients.
Key benefits
- Controls blood pressure
- Lowers cardiovascular risk
- Supports heart failure therapy when prescribed
- Helps protect kidneys in select patients
How Cardace 2.5 Tablet works
Ramipril inhibits ACE, decreasing angiotensin II and aldosterone. This causes vasodilation, lowers blood pressure and reduces workload on the heart.
How to take Cardace 2.5 Tablet
Take as prescribed (often once daily), with or without food, at the same time daily. Stay hydrated; rise slowly to reduce dizziness. Regularly monitor BP, kidney function and potassium.
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 2.5 Tablet
Most side effects of Cardace are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Dry cough
- dizziness
- hypotension
- headache
- fatigue
- hyperkalemia
- 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 2.5 Tablet
| Pregnancy | Not recommended |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding. |
| Alcohol | Use with caution |
| Driving | May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you. |
| Kidney | Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease. |
| Liver | Use with caution if you have liver disease — your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your liver function. |
| Habit forming | No |
Warnings and precautions
Do not use in pregnancy. Seek urgent care for angioedema symptoms. Use caution in kidney disease, renal artery stenosis, dehydration, and with diuretics. May cause high potassium; avoid unadvised potassium supplements.
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
NSAIDs, potassium-sparing diuretics/potassium supplements, lithium, ARBs/aliskiren, diuretics, sacubitril/valsartan (angioedema risk)
How to store Cardace 2.5 Tablet
Store below 25°C, dry place, protect from moisture and light.
Expert advice for Cardace 2.5 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
Substitutes for Cardace 2.5 Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Ramipril 2.5 mg). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Cardace 2.5 Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vasoram 2.5 mg TabletBEAT PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹50 | 40% cheaper |
| Ramcor-2.5 CapsuleIPCA LABORATORIES LTD` | capsule · 10`S | ₹50 | 40% cheaper |
| Ramisave 2.5ERIS LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD | 10`S | ₹50 | 40% cheaper |
| Ramicure 2.5 TabletHBC LIFESCEINCE PVT LTD | tablet · 10"S | ₹54 | 35% cheaper |
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Cardace 2.5 Tablet FAQs
What is Cardace 2.5 Tablet used for?
Cardace 2.5 Tablet is commonly used for High blood pressure, heart failure (as prescribed), post-heart attack management, and reduction of cardiovascular risk in high-risk patients; kidney protection in select patients. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Cardace 2.5 Tablet?
Cardace 2.5 Tablet contains Ramipril 2.5 mg. If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Cardace 2.5 Tablet?
Take as prescribed (often once daily), with or without food, at the same time daily. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Cardace 2.5 Tablet work?
Ramipril inhibits ACE, decreasing angiotensin II and aldosterone.
Is Cardace 2.5 Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Cardace 2.5 Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Cardace 2.5 Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Cardace are Dry cough, dizziness, hypotension, headache, fatigue. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Cardace 2.5 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Not recommended Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Cardace.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Cardace 2.5 Tablet?
Use with caution
What if I miss a dose of Cardace 2.5 Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Cardace 2.5 Tablet habit forming?
No. Cardace 2.5 Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Cardace 2.5 Tablet?
Vasoram 2.5 mg Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹50 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Cardace 2.5 Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Cardace 2.5 Tablet starts at ₹83 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 15 Tablet 15 Tablet, tablet 15 Tablet. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Cardace 2.5 Tablet?
Cardace 2.5 Tablet is manufactured by EMCURE PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Cardace 2.5 Tablet delivered?
Cardace 2.5 Tablet is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Cardace 2.5 Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Ramipril 2.5 mg
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹83 (₹5.57 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- EMCURE PHARMA
- Manufacturer
- EMCURE PHARMA
- Therapeutic class
- Antihypertensive
- Drug class
- ACE inhibitor
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 15 Tablet 15 Tablet, tablet 15 Tablet
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Cardace 2.5 Tablet is compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and is reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace advice from your own doctor.
- manufacturer labeling
- CDSCO, established medical literature
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Cardace 2.5 Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.