Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ramipril
Drug Class
Ace Inhibitor
Chemical Class
Phenylproplycarboxylic acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
C09AA05
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Ramipace?
Uses
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or congestive heart failure to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, str...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Phenylproplycarboxylic acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agents pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Phenylproplycarboxylic acid. It belongs to Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor-ACEI pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Ramipril is 416.50. Its pKa is 3.1, 5.6.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
2.5 mg — 24 hourly
Initially in 1-2 div.doses.
2
Adult · PO
2.5 to 5 mg — 24 hourly
Maintenance
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take ramipril exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller a
4
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
History of angioneurotic oedema, aortic stenosis, outflow obstruction
Important Warnings
Congestive heart failure
initiate therapy in hos-pital
Hepatic impairment
initiate therapy under close medical supervision, haemodialysis, renal impairment
reduce dose and assess renal function prior to and during treatment
Side Effects
Bronchitisdyspneamuscle crampsstomatitissyncopeanginaanxietyarrhythmiaschest paindepressiondry mouthflushingmyocardial infarctionnervousnesspalpitations
Drug Interactions
Antihypertensive agents
K+ sparing diuretics or K+ supplements
lithium.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Not recommended.
Storage
Caps Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 345.52
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 14 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 24.68 per unit
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 420.28
DVAGOper pack of 14Rs 345.52
DRAPper pack of 28Rs 727.43
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Ramipril, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Tritace
12.5mg
+ Hydrochlorothiazide
Rs 350
SANOFI AVENTIS (PAKISTAN) LTD.
Co-Tritace
5mg 25mg
+ Hydrochlorothiazide
Rs 359.1Rs 25.65/unit
SANOFI-AVENTIS PAKISTAN LTD.
Cotritace
5mg
+ Hydrochlorothiazide
Rs 359.1
SANOFI AVENTIS (PAKISTAN) LTD.
Tritace
2.5mg
+ Hydrochlorothiazide
Rs 477.12Rs 34.08/unit
SANOFI-AVENTIS PAKISTAN LTD.
Cotritace
12.5mg
+ Hydrochlorothiazide
Rs 592.2
SANOFI AVENTIS (PAKISTAN) LTD.
Tritace
10mg
+ Hydrochlorothiazide
Rs 635.18Rs 45.37/unit
SANOFI-AVENTIS PAKISTAN LTD.
Cotritace
25mg
+ Hydrochlorothiazide
Rs 778.4
SANOFI AVENTIS (PAKISTAN) LTD.
Tritace
5Mg
+ Hydrochlorothiazide
Rs 1,149.12Rs 41.04/unit
SANOFI-AVENTIS PAKISTAN LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
Often Bought Together
Onato-V — Onato-V Tablets 5Mg/80Mg (1 Box = 2 Strips) (1 Strip = 7 Tablets)Rs 323.12Masdipine Sr — Masdipine Sr Tablets 30Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)Rs 248.9Tenormin — Tenormin Tablets 50Mg (1 Box = 1 Strip)(1 Strip = 21 Tablets)Rs 359.73Tenormin — Tenormin Tablets 25Mg (1 Box = 1 Strip)(1 Strip = 21 Tablets)Rs 204.33Tenormin — Tenormin Tablets 100Mg (1 Box = 1 Strip)(1 Strip = 21 Tablets)Rs 548.94
For pharma professionalsCompany, market and opportunity intelligence
Company
213
brands
247
molecules
1
alerts