Also Known as Delix,Cardace, Tritace, Delix Protect
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Chemical Name: RAMIPRIL (RA-mi-pril)
Altace is a CAPSULE and therefore CANNOT be split.
ALTACE belongs to group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. It is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It is also used to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in patients at risk for these problems and to improve survival in patients with heart failure after a heart attack.
It is important to take PREVACID exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Closely follow the directions on your prescription label.
ALTACE can be taken with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole.
If patients cannot swallow the tablet, you can open the ALTACE capsule and sprinkle the medicine into a half-cup (4 ounces) of water, apple juice, or applesauce to make swallowing easier. Swallow without chewing. You may store the mixture for up to 24 hours at room temperature or up to 48 hours in a refrigerator.
Patients should not use ALTACE if they are allergic to ramipril, any other ACE inhibitor or chemicals contained in this medication.
To make sure you can safely take ALTACE, tell your doctor if you have:
Most medications can cause side effects which can be defined as an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can range from mild or severe, temporary or permanent. Side effects are not experienced all patients who take this medication. Many side effects can be managed, and others may go away over time.
Stop using ALTACE and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about additional side effects that you may experience.