What is Altace HCT?
Altace is prescribed to manage high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure can reduce your risk of experiencing conditions such as kidney problems, congestive heart failure and stroke. This is a combination of ramipril and hydrochlorothiazide. These medicines work better when combined than when used alone.
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What is the dosage of Altace HCT?
Your daily dose will depend on your medical condition and response to treatment. The usual dose is one tablet taken orally once a day. It is best to take this at least 4 hours before you plan to sleep as the medication contains a diuretic that increases your need to urinate. It’s best to take it in the morning, if possible.
Do not crush, chew or dissolve the tablets in liquids. This will change how the medicine is absorbed by the body and will affect how well it works. talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you find you cannot swallow the tablets whole.
This works best when it is used consistently every day. Do not stop treatment once you feel better as high blood pressure is not associated with any overt “sickness” feelings. It may take a few weeks of proper treatment to see the full benefit. Contact your doctor if your condition does not improve or if your symptoms grow worse.
How Altace HCT works?
Altace is a combination of two drugs. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic (or water pill) that increases how much urine your body creates which removes extra salt and water from your body. This relaxes your blood vessels and allows blood to flow more easily.
Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor that also helps relax the blood vessels. These are used together when one medicine is not enough to manage hypertension. You may have already used a different medication that did not yield the expected results.
What are the side effects of Altace HCT?
This is not a complete list of potential side effects of Altace HCT. Report side effects to your doctor or pharmacist. If you find them unmanageable, call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. We also have a pharmacist that can provide counselling when you buy Altace HCT online.
- confusion
- shortness of breath
- decrease in urine output or decrease in urine-concentrating ability
- fainting
- chest tightness or heaviness
- cold sweats
- diarrhea
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- chest pain or discomfort
- Blurred vision
- Arm, back, or jaw pain
- Cough
- cloudy urine
- sweating
- chills
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
- unusual tiredness or weakness
What are the precautions and warnings of Altace HCT?
Always read and understand the medication guide provided with the product before you begin taking treatment. When you buy Altace HCT online from Your Canada Drug Store, we always send the products in the manufacturer’s packaging.
Your doctor will need to determine if you are allergic to the medication or any of the inactive ingredients that form the tablet. This may not be safe for you if you have a history of kidney disease, gout, kidney disease, lupus, dehydration or skin cancer. THis medication will increase the risk of worsening these conditions.
Before you drive or operate heavy machinery, make sure you are aware how Altace HCT affects you. This can cause dizziness which can make these activities hazardous. You may also need to limit your alcohol and cannabis consumption.
Store at room temperature away from children and animals when not in use. If you miss a dose you can take it when you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, you can skip the missed dose. Do not take extra doses as this will not improve your condition.
What are the drug interactions with Altace HCT?
The following drugs are known to interact with the Altace HCT. This is not an exhaustive list of all possible drug interactions. It is important to disclose all your current medications with your doctor to prevent allergic reactions or adverse reactions. They may have to determine if the interaction is worth the benefit of using both drugs or if your therapeutic plan needs to be changed.
- Oxaprozin
- Niflumic Acid
- Fepradinol
- Clonixin
- Rofecoxib
- Piretanide
- Indomethacin
- Droxicam
- Lumiracoxib
- Nabumetone
- Celecoxib
- Naproxen
- Propionic Acid
- Tolmetin
- Bufexamac
- Dipyrone
- Floctafenine
- Bumetanide
- Flurbiprofen
- Azosemide
- Tiaprofenic Acid
- Feprazone
- Capsaicin
- Loxoprofen
- Gold Sodium Thiomalate
- Parecoxib
- Bromfenac
- Felbinac
- Sodium Salicylate
- Oxyphenbutazone
- Piketoprofen
- Piroxicam
- Etofenamate
- Meloxicam
- Lornoxicam
- Tolfenamic Acid
- Dexketoprofen
- Bupivacaine
- Ketoprofen
- Ethacrynic Acid
- Bupivacaine Liposome
- Sulindac
- Diflunisal
- Etoricoxib
- Diclofenac
- Phenylbutazone
- Meclofenamate
- Furosemide
- Flufenamic Acid
- Choline Salicylate
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