Blood Pressure
Altace
Altace is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Altace 10 mg (Normal Dosage)
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Altace 5 mg (Low Dosage)
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$66 only $1.10 per pill | $13.80 | Add to cart | ||
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Altace 2.5 mg (Extra Low Dosage)
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$78 only $0.87 per pill | $5.70 | Add to cart | ||
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$99 only $0.82 per pill | $12.60 | Add to cart | ||
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Altace 1.25 mg
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$71 only $0.79 per pill | $7.30 | Add to cart | ||
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$91 only $0.76 per pill | $13.40 | Add to cart | ||
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$251 only $0.70 per pill | $62.20 | Add to cart |
Altace is primarily used in the treatment of high blood pressure but it may also be used to reduce the chances of heart attack, stroke, and heart-related death in people 55 years or older.
Usage
Take Altace exactly as prescribed to you by your doctor. Some people have difficulty swallowing the capsule. In such an event, you may break the capsule and mix the content with water or 4 oz of applesauce. However, ensure that you drink the entire mixture to get the full dosage.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, then you may take it as soon as you remember. However, space out your remaining doses accordingly. Do not take a double dose.
Storage
Store it at room temperature in a tightly closed container.
Overdose
Seek medical attention immediately if you suspect an overdose.
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Altace may increase your sensitivity towards the sun. So it is recommended that you avoid direct exposure to the sun or sun lamps. You may use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing.
Do not take this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to it, to other ACE inhibitors, or are allergic to any ingredient in this product.
Do not exceed the recommended dose without checking with your doctor. It may take several weeks for this medicine to work.
Laboratory and/or medical tests including liver function, kidney function, blood pressure, blood counts, and blood electrolytes may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects.
Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine.
Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. If dizziness occurs, sit up or stand slowly.
This medicine may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to this medicine. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period.
Drink plenty of fluids during exercise or other activities where excessive sweating may occur. If you experience difficulty breathing; tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or if you develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately.
Do not take any more of this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so. This medicine may lower your resistance to infection. Prevent infection by avoiding contact with people with colds or other infections.
Do not use a salt substitute or other potassium supplement without checking with your doctor.
Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
For women: use of this medicine during pregnancy has resulted in fetal and newborn death. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately.
Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
If you have diabetes, this medicine may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Altace generally is well tolerated, and side effects are usually mild and transient.
A dry, persistent cough has been reported with the use of Altace and other ACE inhibitors. Coughing resolves after discontinuing the drug.
Other side effects include abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, rash, dizziness, fatigue, headache, loss of taste, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fainting and numbness or tingling in the hands or feet.
Altace and other ACE inhibitors also may cause kidney failure and increased levels of potassium in the blood. The most serious but, fortunately, very rare side effects are liver failure and angioedema (swelling of lips and throat that can obstruct breathing).
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Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions.
If you will be taking this medicine for an extended period of time, be sure to obtain necessary refills before your supply runs out.
