Ramipril

Treatment of hypertension. 1). 1). - Treatment of symptomatic heart failure. - Secondary prevention after acute myocardial infarction: reduction of mortality from the acute phase of myocardial infarction in patients with clinical signs of heart failure when started > 48 hours following acute myocardial infarction.

ALTACE HCT (ramipril/hydrochlorothiazide) is indicated for the treatment of essential hypertension in patients for whom this combination therapy is appropriate. ALTACE HCT is not indicated for initial therapy (see 4 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).

Patients in whom ramipril and diuretic are initiated simultaneously can develop symptomatic hypotension. Patients should be titrated on individual drugs. If the fixed combination represents the dose and dosing frequency determined by this titration, the use of ALTACE HCT may be more convenient in the management of patients.

If during maintenance therapy dosage adjustment is necessary, it is advisable to use the individual drugs. 1 Pediatrics Pediatrics (<18 years of age): The safety and effectiveness of ALTACE HCT in pediatric patients have not been established.

Therefore, ALTACE HCT is not indicated in this patient population. 4 Geriatrics).

1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE • Ramipril capsules USP are indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with thiazide diuretics. 1 ). 3 ). 1 Hypertension Ramipril capsules USP are indicated for the treatment of hypertension.

It may be used alone or in combination with thiazide diuretics. 3 Heart Failure Post-Myocardial Infarction Ramipril capsules USP are indicated in stable patients who have demonstrated clinical signs of congestive heart failure within the first few days after sustaining acute myocardial infarction.

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