Expert advice for Topril Capsule
You have been prescribed Topril 5mg Capsule to improve blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack & strokes. It may also be used to treat chronic (long-standing) heart failure. It protects kidney function, which is especially useful for people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney diseases. Topril 5mg Capsule can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Take it preferably at bedtime and rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Let your doctor know about any dizziness, cough, or throat irritation that doesn't go away. Topril 5mg Capsule may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Topril 5mg Capsule.
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Composition
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Ramipril (5mg) |
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Side Effect
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Common
Decreased blood pressure, Cough, Increased potassium level in blood, Fatigue, Weakness, Dizziness, Renal impairment. |
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How to works
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How Topril Capsule works
Topril 5mg Capsule 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. |
