Drug Name:Ramipril
Drug Class:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor
Mechanism of Action:Inhibits the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, leading to vasodilation and reduced aldosterone secretion
Use:
  • Hypertension
  • Heart failure
  • Post-myocardial infarction
  • Diabetic nephropathy
Side Effects:
  • Cough
  • Hypotension
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Angioedema
Contraindications:
  • History of angioedema
  • Pregnancy
  • Bilateral renal artery stenosis
Specialty:
  • Cardiology
  • Nephrology