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 + Atorvastatin is a combination of two medicines: 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
Nausea1a, 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
Available Medicine for Ramipril + Atorvastatin
Cardace ProtectSanofi India Ltd
₹177 to ₹2922 variant(s)
Lifepill 2AZydus Cadila
₹95 to ₹1592 variant(s)
Atorec REmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹94 to ₹1122 variant(s)
Modlip RTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹70 to ₹982 variant(s)
Raminerv ATPrecise Lifescience
₹841 variant(s)
RampitorSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹94 to ₹1052 variant(s)
Stator RAbbott L
₹1151 variant(s)
Atocor RDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹94 to ₹1142 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.