Ramipril — Drug Interactions, Alcohol & Pregnancy Guide

Last reviewed: · Source: US FDA drug label database

About Ramipril

Ramipril is one of the most commonly prescribed ACE inhibitors in the UK. Like all ACE inhibitors, it can cause a dry cough and should not be used in pregnancy.

Also sold as: Tritace

Drug class ACE Inhibitor
Used for High blood pressure, Heart failure, Heart attack prevention, Diabetic nephropathy
Max adult dose 1.25-10mg once daily
OTC in UK Prescription only

Ramipril and Alcohol

🟡 USE WITH CAUTION

Use caution — alcohol enhances ramipril's blood-pressure-lowering effect and may cause dizziness or fainting.

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Ramipril in Pregnancy

🔴 AVOID

ACE inhibitors like ramipril must be stopped in pregnancy — second and third trimester exposure damages fetal kidneys; safer blood pressure drugs are swapped in.

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Ramipril — Drug Combinations

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