Ramistar-H 5 Tablet is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of two medicines that helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to reduce the chances of any future heart attack and stroke.

Ramistar-H 5 Tablet is a combination of an antihypertensive and a diuretic medicine.

Uses of Ramistar-H Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Ramistar-H Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Ramistar-H 5 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. 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-H 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-H

Nausea
Indigestion
Taste change
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Headache
Dizziness
Weakness
Glucose intolerance
Increased uric acid level in blood
Increased blood lipid level
Electrolyte imbalance
Cough
Decreased blood pressure

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

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Ramistar-H 5 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ramistar-H 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-H 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-H 5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

CAUTION

Ramistar-H 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ramistar-H 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Ramistar-H Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Ramistar-H 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.

Ramistar-H 5 Tablet

₹21.47/Tablet

Cardace H 5 Tablet

Sanofi India Ltd

₹21.93/tablet

2% costlier

Ramcor-H 5 Tablet

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

₹15.64/tablet

27% cheaper

Macpril H 5 Tablet

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹15.4/tablet

28% cheaper

Ramihart-H 5 Tablet

Mankind Pharma Ltd

₹13.98/tablet

35% cheaper

Zorem-HT 5 Tablet

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹14/tablet

35% cheaper

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Quick tips

Ramistar-H Tablet

You have been prescribed Ramistar-H 5 Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It also lowers your risk of stroke and heart attack.
Take it in the morning with breakfast, to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
Ramistar-H 5 Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Inform you doctor about any cough, or throat irritation that doesn't go away.
Ramistar-H 5 Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure, kidney function and the levels of salts such as potassium in your blood while you are taking this medicine.
Do not take Ramistar-H 5 Tablet if you’re pregnant or planning pregnancy. It can cause birth defects or be fatal to your unborn baby.

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

User feedback

Patients taking Ramistar-H 5 Tablet

Once A Day

97%

Twice A Day

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References

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