ramipril (cont.)
PREGNANCY: ACE inhibitors, including ramipril, are harmful to the
fetus and, therefore, should not be used during
pregnancy.
NURSING MOTHERS: Ramipril should not be administered to women who are
breast-feeding.
SIDE EFFECTS: Ramipril generally is well tolerated, and side effects
are usually mild and transient. A dry, persistent cough has been reported with
the use of ramipril and other ACE inhibitors. Coughing resolves after
discontinuing the drug. Other side effects include abdominal pain, constipation,
diarrhea, rash, dizziness, fatigue, headache, loss of taste, loss of appetite,
nausea,
vomiting, fainting and numbness or tingling in the hands or feet.
Ramipril and other ACE inhibitors also may cause kidney failure and increased
levels of potassium in the blood. The most serious but, fortunately, very rare
side effects are liver failure and angioedema (swelling of lips and throat that
can obstruct breathing).
Reference: FDA Prescribing Information
Last Editorial Review: 9/16/2008
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- ACE Inhibitors - Read about ACE inhibitors like Altace, lisinopril, enalapril, ramparil, Zestril and more. Information includes side effects, drug interactions, and pregnancy safety information.
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