Ramipril + Atorvastatin
Information about Ramipril + Atorvastatin
Ramipril + Atorvastatin Uses
Ramipril+Atorvastatin is used in the treatment of high blood pressure with high cholesterol.
How Ramipril + Atorvastatin works
Ramipril and atorvastatin which treat high blood pressure associated with high cholesterol levels. Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor which works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessels so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently. Atorvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medicine which works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL).
Common side effects of Ramipril + Atorvastatin
Nausea, Taste change, Indigestion, Stomach pain, Headache, Dizziness, Weakness, Cough, Muscle pain, Increased potassium level in blood, Increased glucose level in blood, Decreased blood pressure, Increased liver enzymes
Medicine brands for Ramipril + Atorvastatin
Cardace ProtectSanofi India Ltd
₹201 to ₹3312 variant(s)
Corpril STRanbaxy Laboratories Ltd
₹1061 variant(s)
RampitorSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹88 to ₹982 variant(s)
Atocor RDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹88 to ₹1062 variant(s)
Modlip RTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹65 to ₹912 variant(s)
Raminerv ATPrecise Lifescience
₹781 variant(s)
Atorec REmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹88 to ₹1052 variant(s)
Stator RAbbott
₹38 to ₹1072 variant(s)
Expert advice for Ramipril + Atorvastatin
- Ramipril + Atorvastatin treats high blood pressure that is also associated with high cholesterol levels.
- It also reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
- It should be taken in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
- Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if you have fever, a sick feeling or dark urine.
- Inform you doctor about any dizziness, cough, or throat irritation that doesn't go away.
- Do not take Ramipril + Atorvastatin if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.