Ramistar-M XL 50 Tablet

Ramistar-M XL 50 Tablet is a medicine used for treating high blood pressure. By lowering the blood pressure, it helps in preventing future heart attack and stroke. Early treatment with this medicine also improves chances of survival in patients of heart attack. It is advised to take Ramistar-M XL 50 Tablet with food at a fixed time each day to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the blood. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, dry cough, headache, weakness, decreased blood pressure, and increased potassium level in blood. It is advised to avoid potassium rich food and supplements while taking this medicine. It may cause dizziness, avoid driving or rise slowly from the sitting position. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, blood sugar level, kidney functioning, urea, or electrolytes level during the treatment. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Ramistar-M XL 50 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Metoprolol and ramipril which lower blood pressure effectively.\tMetoprolol is a beta blocker which works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body. Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor which reduces stress on the heart and relaxes blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly.

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-M XL 50 Tablet is to be taken with food.

• Nausea
• Taste change
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Cough
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Headache
• Cold extremities
• Slow heart rate
• Numbness of extremity
• Increased potassium level in blood
• Decreased blood pressure

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ramistar-M XL 50 Tablet.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ramistar-M XL 50 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 feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ramistar-M XL 50 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

DrivingUNSAFE

Ramistar-M XL 50 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

KidneyCAUTION

Ramistar-M XL 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ramistar-M XL 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.

LiverCAUTION

Ramistar-M XL 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ramistar-M XL 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

If you miss a dose of Ramistar-M XL 50 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Cardiac