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Altace.(Drug overview)
Pronounced: AL-tayce
Generic name: Ramipril
Why is Altace prescribed?
Altace is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. It is effective when used alone or in combination with other high blood pressure medications, especially thiazide-type water pills (diuretics). Altace works by preventing the conversion of a chemical in your blood called angiotensin I into a more potent substance that increases salt and water retention in your body. It also enhances blood flow in your circulatory system. It is a member of the group of drugs called ACE inhibitors.
Altace is also prescribed to reduce the chances of heart attack, stroke, and heart-related death in people 55 years or older who are in danger of such an event. Typical candidates include those who suffer from coronary artery disease, poor circulation, stroke, or diabetes and have at least one other risk factor, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, low HDL ("good") cholesterol, or cigarette smoking.
- King Pharmaceuticals Reports Efficacy of ALTACE(R) 20mg And Efficacy of a...
- Press release article from: Business Wire May 19, 2007 700+ words
...The clinical trial data showed that ALTACE 20mg resulted in significant reductions in systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP). ALTACE 20mg used in combination with HCT 25mg...
- Study Shows Nighttime Dosing of Biovail's Cardizem LA Lowers Blood Pressure and...
- Press release article from: Business Wire May 16, 2003 700+ words
...LA group versus the Altace(R) group. Specifically, diastolic blood pressure (bottom number...drop in diastolic blood pressure (-10 mm Hg) versus Altace(R) (-7 mm Hg). Systolic blood pressure reductions were similar...
- Recently Reported ALLHAT Trial Does Not Address Benefits of Altace; Altace...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire December 19, 2002 700+ words
...whether their blood pressure was normal or controlled. Altace(R) was first...primarily from less blood pressure reduction observed...Prescription Altace(R) is not for...headedness due to low blood pressure. Altace(R) should not...
- King Pharmaceuticals Announces Completion of Patient Enrollment in Altace(R)...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire November 3, 2003 700+ words
...and effectiveness of Altace(R) (ramipril...hypertension (high blood pressure) in children. This...Pediatric Hypertension with Altace Trial) is scheduled...headedness due to low blood pressure. Altace(R) should not be...
- ALTACE(R) (Ramipril) Receives New Indication to Reduce Risk of Stroke, Heart...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire October 5, 2000 700+ words
...beneficial effect of ALTACE 10 mg. Patients included...had normal or treated blood pressure. However, patients...received benefit by adding ALTACE 10 mg to their cardiovascular...regardless of whether their blood pressure was normal or treated...we believe that if ALTACE is ...
- King Pharmaceuticals Reports FDA Acceptance of Altace(R) Supplemental New Drug...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire September 22, 2005 700+ words
...Altace(R) is not for everyone. Altace(R) may cause swelling of the...requires immediate medical care. Altace(R) may lower blood sugar if...light-headedness due to low blood pressure. Altace(R) should not be taken during...
- King Pharmaceuticals Announces Jack Nicklaus As Spokesperson For Altace(R).
- Press release article from: PR Newswire October 29, 2001 700+ words
...public in regard to the benefits of Altace(R). Having taken Altace(R) for over one year now for high blood pressure, I believe strongly in this drug...When pregnancy is detected, use of ALTACE should be immediately discontinued...
- King Pharmaceuticals Reports Status of Pediatric Extension for Altace(R).
- Press release article from: PR Newswire March 24, 2006 700+ words
...Altace(R) is not for everyone. Altace(R) may cause swelling of the...requires immediate medical care. Altace(R) may lower blood sugar if...light-headedness due to low blood pressure. Altace(R) should not be taken during...