Ramistar-AM 5 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This is a combination of two medicines that controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke.

Ramistar-AM 5 Tablet is a combination of two antihypertensive medicines

Uses of Ramistar-AM Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Ramistar-AM Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Ramistar-AM 5 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Side effects of Ramistar-AM Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ramistar-AM

Palpitations
Dizziness
Edema (swelling)
Gastroenteritis
Breathlessness

How to use Ramistar-AM Tablet

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. Ramistar-AM 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ramistar-AM 5 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ramistar-AM 5 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ramistar-AM 5 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ramistar-AM 5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Ramistar-AM 5 Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ramistar-AM 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ramistar-AM 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.

Liver

CAUTION

Ramistar-AM 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ramistar-AM 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

What if you forget to take Ramistar-AM Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Ramistar-AM 5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Ramistar-AM Tablet

You have been prescribed Ramistar-AM 5 Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Do not take Ramistar-AM 5 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

Fact Box

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Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Patient concerns

I have 110-170 blood pressure,sugar fasting100,cholostrol normal ,but now l have very high headache with pain only one side(left)

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

whatever medicine u taking for BP stop that and take ramistar H once daily

My BP is 140/100 help me what to do? The BP was 140/90 before 15 days yesterday it was the above mentioned Help me to bring down to the normal

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

Take ramistar 10 mg once daily

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