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Ramipril+Hydrochlorothiazide
How Ramipril+Hydrochlorothiazide works
This is a combination of two medicines: Ramipril and hydrochlorothiazide which lower blood pressure effectively. Ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It 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. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Side Effects
Nausea, Indigestion, Altered taste, Diarrhoea, Stomach pain, Headache, Dizziness, Weakness, Glucose intolerance, Increased uric acid level in blood, Increased blood lipid level, Electrolyte imbalance, Cough, Decreased blood pressure
Usage
Ramipril+Hydrochlorothiazide is used in the treatment of high blood pressure.
