Macpril 5mg Tab (Ramipril)

Macpril 5mg Tab (Ramipril) 

Macpril 5mg is made by Macleods Pharmaceuticals which is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and heart failure. Its main ingredient is Ramipril which acts as an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. Functionally it works by reducing the active stress on heart and relaxing blood vessels. Due to this blood flows more smoothly and efficiency of heart increases as it pumps blood more efficiently. 

Side effects are the common cause which affects the patients who are consuming this drug. Similarly side effects are decreased blood pressure, cough, increased potassium level in blood, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, renal impairment.

 Substitutes Available 

1. Cardace 5mg Tab (by Sanofi India Ltd.)
2. Prilace 5mg Tab (by Cipla Ltd.)
3. Ramipro 5mg Tab (by Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)

 Side Effects 

1. Dizziness
2. Dry cough 

 Safety 

1. Pregnancy - Consult your doctor 
2. Breastfeeding - Consult your doctor
3. Allergy - Contraindicated if allergic to Ramipril or any other ingredient