Macpril H 5 Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Ramipril (5mg) + Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
User Rating	4.4
User Reviews	754

FAQ

What if you forget to take Macpril H Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Macpril H 5, 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.

Macpril H 5 Tablet Reviews

Macpril H 5 is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of two medicines that helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to reduce the chances of any future heart attack and stroke.

Macpril H 5 is taken with or without food, preferably in the morning to avoid frequent urination at night. 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.

Nausea, indigestion, taste change, and diarrhea are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or do not go away. Let your doctor know about cough or throat irritation that does not go away. Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst. Dizziness may occur due to low blood pressure but this gets better with time.

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. You should have your blood pressure, kidney function and the levels of salts such as potassium checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

How Macpril H 5 Tablet Works

Macpril H 5 is a combination of two medicines:.

How to Use Macpril H 5 Tablet

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. Macpril H 5 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Macpril H 5 Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure): Macpril H 5 relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Uses of Macpril H 5 Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Macpril H 5 Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

Macpril H 5 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Macpril H 5 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Macpril H 5 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.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Macpril H 5 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Macpril H 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Macpril H 5 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Liver ^CAUTION

Macpril H 5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Macpril H 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Macpril H 5 may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Take it in the morning with breakfast, to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
It also lowers your risk of stroke and heart attack.
You have been prescribed Macpril H 5 for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Macpril H 5 may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
Inform you doctor about any cough, or throat irritation that doesn't go away.
Do not take Macpril H 5 if you’re pregnant or planning pregnancy. It can cause birth defects or be fatal to your unborn baby.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure, kidney function and the levels of salts such as potassium in your blood while you are taking this medicine.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.