Ace Inhibitor

What is the safest ace inhibitor with the least bad side effects? I currently take Lisinopril and have discovered that it has some possible scary side effects. ## Hello, Cathy! How are you? There really isn't any one that is considered safer than the others, most side effects are common among the various medications in this class. The FDA lists them as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, lowered heart rate, and hypotension. What side effects did you read about that scared you? It is really a matter of trying various medications to find one that works for you, without making your miserable from side effects. Are you on any other medications? ## I have been on Lisinipril for 10 years and I’m sure some of the side effects I have blamed on other me...

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does hydrocodone contain an ace inhibitor ## Hello, Ross! How are you? No, that is the name of the active ingredient. The FDA classifies it as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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telmisartan/Micardis. Is there a ge eric drug available in Mexico? ## There may be, however, if you live in the US, have a valid US prescription and the medication is available in the US, then obtaining it from another country is illegal. ## I live in Mexico & am not concerned about US laws. I was asking about whether there was a generic available.

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I take daflon 500 twice a day to relieve lymphedema and find they help. I was also recently put on ace inhibitors for raised blood pressure. Are these meds compatible with one another? ## My GP told me ask pharmacy as she had little experience with patients on Daflon.My pharmacist advised I discontinue Daflon which I did, I found Daflon to aid lymphedema in summer weather especially, I do notice the change but it's not major.

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Perindopril

Perindopril is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, or stable coronary artery disease.[1] As a long-acting ACE inhibitor, it works by relaxing blood vessels and decreasing blood volume. As a prodrug, perindopril is hydrolyzed in the liver to its active metabolite, perindoprilat. It was patented in 1980 and approved for medical use in 1988.[2] Perindopril is taken in the form of perindopril arginine (trade names include Coversyl, Cove...

I was taking Losar H due to high bp (190/82). I started getting angiodema since it is an ACE inhibitor. Now I am taking Losar 50 twice daily for last 10 days. But still I am getting affected by Angiodema with reduced intensity almost every two days. I have come to USA (MA) on tour from India for 4 months and will stay here till July. The occurance of Angiodema is more frequent here in USA. Suggest some remidies pl. Can I take Allegra 180 regularly? Angiodema is significantly less if I take Allegra 180. ## Hello, Tapan! How are you doing? I'm not a doctor, so I can't say what medication is or isn't safe for you to take. It might be a better idea for you to switch off the Losartan and start taking something else. There are other options available that may not cause the same is...

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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.[1] 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.[2][3][4&#9...

My doctor has prescribed me Acepan-40 along with ketorol for my pain. Ketorol is to reduce pain what for Acepan-40 ## My right foot Ankle is swelled and paining while walking.Doctor Advised and gave the following medicines.( Also he diagnosed Uric Acid.) 1. Zurig 40. 2. Acepan.40 and 3.Bextrin Total. ## Acepan is a proton pump inhibitor that is used to treat conditions, such as GERD, heartburn, nausea, and gastritis. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, flatulence, and stomach pain. Dnyanesh, how are you doing, now? Has there been any change?

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doctor prescribed me cardac 2.5 medicine, i am diabetic since 8 year , ## Cardace contains the active ingredient Ramipril, it is an ACE inhibitor that is used to treat high blood pressure and cardiac conditions. Its side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and stomach pain. Learn more: Are there any other questions?

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detail work of cardace 10 mg.and side effect ## Cardace contains the active ingredient Ramipril, which is an ACE inhibitor that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and other cardiac diseases. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. Read more: Are there any other questions or comments?

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Drug Index

Icatibant, sold under the brand name Firazyr, is a medication for the symptomatic treatment of acute attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE) in adults with C1-esterase-inhibitor deficiency.[4][2][3] It is not effective in angioedema caused by medication from the ACE inhibitor class.[5] It is a peptidomimetic consisting of ten amino acids, which is a selective and specific antagonist of bradykinin B2 receptors. Contents 1 Mechani...

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Acetohydroxamic acid (also known as AHA or by the trade name Lithostat) is a drug that is a potent and irreversible enzyme inhibitor of the urease enzyme in various bacteria and plants; it is usually used for urinary tract infections. The molecule is similar to urea but is not hydrolyzable by urease;[1] it thus disrupts the bacteria's metabolism through competitive inhibition. Orphan drug In 1983 the US Food and Drug Administration approved acetohydroxamic acid (AHA) as an ...

I am using Betlac25 and cardace2.5 from last two years. Now shall I discontinue Betalac25 ? ## What has your doctor advised? Have you been on them for hypertension? If so, what are your blood pressure levels? Betaloc contains the active ingredient Metoprolol, it is a beta blockers used to treat high blood pressure and some cardiac issues. Cardace contains the active ingredient Ramipril, it's an ACE inhibitor that is also used to treat high blood pressure and cardiac conditions. However, only your doctor can advise you on whether or not it is safe for you to change your medication regimen, because your blood pressure and cardiac function have to be taken under consideration, when doing so. In addition, the Betaloc, which contains the Metoprolol, can be stopped abruptly, it has to be ...

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What is the drug that can be used in case I am unable to find prexum plus ## Prexum contains the active ingredient Perindopril, it is an ACE inhibitor that is used to treat high blood pressure. While there are certainly a good number of other prescription alternatives to Prexum, there are even more natural alternatives that in my opinion can be just as or more effective than prescription medication if taken seriously. I personally had high blood pressure, but was able to control it by controlling my eating habits and exercising. What works for me may not work for everyone, but my initial advice is to look into natural ways such as: Low/no sodium foods to help reduce inflammation and water retention; supplementation of garlic, as well as calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Eating plenty o...

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Looking for identification of an aspirin size pill marked "A" on one side and "54" on the other side. Thanks. ## In the U.S. databases, this is listed as containing 40mgs of Benazepril, which is an ACE inhibitor that's used to help treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been taking cardace 10mg. tablets 2 tabs per day for the past 3 years. Is there any side effects if taken for a long time. ## Cardace contains the active ingredient Ramipril, it is an ACE inhibitor that is used to treat high blood pressure and cardiac conditions. There are always risks associated with taking any medication for a long period of time, however, if you have high blood pressure or a cardiac condition, the dangers to you are far greater if you don't use the medication to keep them under control. However, I cannot provide you any information on those risks, because at this time, long-term trials have not been done. Have you discussed this with your doctor? ## have been taking cardace 10 mg once a day for last 9 years,so far no issue ,but I am eager to know whether p...

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for which disease is it used ## Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and dizziness. Learn more: Are there any comments or questions? ## hopace 2.5 , what is it's side effects

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Is there a problem with taking the drugs together? ## The two drugs aforementioned are completely different. After gathering information on the active ingredients in each drug, there does not seem to be any sort of conflict with taking them consecutively. I am not an MD, so I would recommend asking a certified physician what is right for you. For more information on Warfarin, the synthetic Vitamin K inhibitor, please take a look at the link below... For more information on Acetaminophen, which is widely used as a pain reliever and fever reducer; please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or concerns? If you do, please post back and I will be happy to assist you as best I can.

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is the drug aceclophenac schduled under any category ## I think you mean Aceclofenac? If so, yes it is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This drug has higher anti-inflammatory action than conventional NSAIDs. It is a cytokine inhibitor. Aceclofenac works by blocking the action of a substance in the body called cyclo-oxygenase. Cyclo-oxygenase is involved in the production of prostaglandins (chemicals in the body) which cause pain, swelling and inflammation. Aceclofenac is the glycolic acid ester of diclofenac. [1] Source: Aceclofenac Details. Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post if you do!

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Octreotide Acetate

Octreotide, sold under the brand name Sandostatin (marketed by Novartis) among others, is an octapeptide that mimics natural somatostatin pharmacologically, though it is a more potent inhibitor of growth hormone, glucagon, and insulin than the natural hormone. It was first synthesized in 1979 by the chemist Wilfried Bauer, and binds predominantly to the somatostatin receptors SSTR2 and SSTR5.[3] It was approved for use in the United States in 1988.[2][1...