Ancillary / ARB

Ramipril (ACE Inhibitor)

ACE inhibitor. FDA-approved for hypertension and cardiac protection. Used alongside AAS for blood pressure management, renal protection, and prevention of left ventricular hypertrophy.

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Reference dose1.25–10 mg/day

Half-life13 hours

Risk flaglow

Regulatory noteFDA-approved context noted

Side effects and watch-outs

Persistent dry cough (very common ACE inhibitor class effect)
⚠️ Hyperkalaemia
Dizziness
Rare: angioedema — emergency care if throat/tongue swelling
⚠️ Contraindicated in pregnancy (teratogenic)
First-dose hypotension
Kidney function monitoring required