High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart Oct 31, 2019 · Background
Side effects
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You shouldn’t take this drug if you’re pregnant or plan to become pregnant
Altace® Tablets (ramipril) USE IN PREGNANCY When used in pregnancy during the second and third trimesters, ACE inhibitors can cause injury and even death to the
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About ramipril Who can and cannot take it How and
These adverse outcomes are usually associated with use of these drugs in the second and third
Do not take if you are pregnant
It may cause serious harm to your baby
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You should not take ramipril in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy and you must not take them at all from the 13 th week as their use during pregnancy may possibly be harmful to the baby
dizziness, weakness, tired feeling
See Warnings: Fetal Toxicity ; Ramipril Tablets Description
ACE inhibitors are sold under many names, such as: benazepril (Lotensin®)
- During the last 6 months of pregnancy (see section below on “Pregnancy and breastfeeding”) - If your blood pressure is abnormally low or unstable
Infants exposed to ACE inhibitors were at increased risk of malformations of the cardiovascular system (risk ratio 3
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4) and contraindicated during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy (see section 4
Consumer Medicines Information (CMI) For side effects, taking other medicines and more
If you become pregnant while on ramipril, tell your doctor immediately
As a result, ramipril relaxes the blood vessels
Ramipril can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester
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