Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Addpril 2.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Addpril 2.5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : UNSAFE

Addpril 2.5 Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Addpril 2.5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : CAUTION

Addpril 2.5 Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to changes in blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION

Addpril 2.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment. | - Liver : CAUTION

Addpril 2.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

If you miss a dose of Addpril 2.5 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

I have been diagnosed with heart failure and the doctor has prescribed me Addpril 2.5 Tablet. Why?::: Addpril 2.5 Tablet belongs to the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor group of drugs. It relaxes and widens the blood vessels, making it easier for the blood to pass through the vessels. As a result of this, the heart does not have to work more to push the blood. Since the workload on the heart is reduced, it is beneficial in heart failure. Additionally, it is also used to lower blood pressure and prevent stroke.| When can I expect my blood pressure to be normal after starting Addpril 2.5 Tablet?::: Addpril 2.5 Tablet takes a few hours to reduce high blood pressure but since there are no symptoms, you will not notice any difference. It takes a few weeks for the blood pressure to get fully controlled. Do not stop taking the medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel better or if your blood pressure is normalized.| Can Addpril 2.5 Tablet increase potassium levels? If yes, what should be done?::: Addpril 2.5 Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood, especially if you have uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, kidney problems, and dehydration. Potassium levels may also increase in patients using potassium salts or medicines which increase potassium levels or are aged more than 70 years of age. If you have any of these conditions and are using Addpril 2.5 Tablet, you need to be careful and get regular blood tests done to monitor potassium levels.| Ever since I started taking Addpril 2.5 Tablet, I noticed that I have developed a dry cough which is very irritating and is not relieved by any medicine. Why is it?::: Addpril 2.5 Tablet commonly is responsible for dry cough which can be persistent and is not relieved by any medicine. Talk to your doctor if it bothers you or you have trouble sleeping, as another medicine may be better. Even if you stop taking Addpril 2.5 Tablet, the cough may take a few days to a month to go away.| I accidentally took a 25 mg Addpril 2.5 Tablet tablet instead of one 5 mg. Will it have any harmful effects?::: Yes, you may feel lightheaded, dizzy, your pulse may become slow and you may even faint. You should take the help of a relative or friend for an emergency or seek immediate medical support.| I have diabetes. Does Addpril 2.5 Tablet have any effect on blood sugar levels?::: Yes, Addpril 2.5 Tablet may have some effect on antidiabetic medicines and insulin and may lower your blood sugar levels. Therefore, you need to check your blood sugar levels regularly.| I have been using Addpril 2.5 Tablet for blood pressure for some time, but now I have noticed that I often have a sore throat along with fever. I want to stop Addpril 2.5 Tablet and see if this goes, can I stop Addpril 2.5 Tablet?::: No, you should not stop Addpril 2.5 Tablet suddenly as this may cause a sudden increase in your blood pressure which may be harmful to you. In addition to this, Addpril 2.5 Tablet can very rarely decrease your white blood cell count which is important to fight infections in your body. Consult your doctor and get a blood test done. If your white cell count is decreased, it could be due to Addpril 2.5 Tablet. Ask your doctor for alternative medicine for blood pressure. You can continue taking Addpril 2.5 Tablet if your investigations are normal.| Is it safe to take Addpril 2.5 Tablet for a long time?::: Yes, Addpril 2.5 Tablet is safe and works best if taken for a long time. But, taking Addpril 2.5 Tablet for a long time can sometimes affect the working of your kidneys. To keep track of this, your doctor will get regular blood tests done and check how well your kidneys are working.| Can Addpril 2.5 Tablet affect my fertility?::: There is no evidence that Addpril 2.5 Tablet has any effect on fertility in both men and women. However, if you are planning to get pregnant, talk to your doctor first because Addpril 2.5 Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy.| Will there be any problem if I am taking Addpril 2.5 Tablet and I have surgery scheduled in a week?::: Inform your doctor that you are taking Addpril 2.5 Tablet. Addpril 2.5 Tablet can reduce your blood pressure when it is used with a general anesthetic. Your doctor may advise you to stop taking it 24 hours before surgery.

Addpril 2.5 Tablet is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.

-Co-trimoxazole (Oral Route): Severe

Do not consume Ramipril with Co-trimoxazole. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your potassium levels closely. Concurrent use may increase the risk of high blood potassium levels and/or sudden death.

| -Eplerenone (Oral Route): Severe

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as muscle weakness, fatigue, cramps, nausea, vomiting, tingling, numbness or irregular heartbeat and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may also monitor your potassium levels closely. Concurrent use may cause high blood potassium levels.

| -Spironolactone (Oral Route): Severe

Do not consume Ramipril with Spironolactone in case of kidney disorders. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may closely monitor your kidney function and adjust or discontinue the medicines accordingly. Concurrent use may cause high blood potassium levels.

| -Trimethoprim (Oral Route): Severe

Do not consume Ramipril with Trimethoprim. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your potassium levels closely. Concurrent use may increase the risk of high blood potassium levels and/or sudden death.

| -Tacrolimus (Oral Route): Severe

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your kidney function and potassium levels closely. Concurrent use may increase the risk of high blood potassium levels and/or damage to the kidneys.

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