Uses of Piramil

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Heart failure

Side effects of Piramil

Decreased blood pressure
Dizziness
Fatigue
Vomiting
Dry cough

How to use Piramil

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Piramil may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Piramil works

Piramil is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.

What if you forget to take Piramil?

If you miss a dose of Piramil, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

Piramil can make you feel dizzy for the first few days, so rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. You can also prefer taking it at bedtime to avoid dizziness throughout the day.
Let your doctor know about any cough, or throat irritation that does not go away.
It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: Piramil may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Piramil is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Piramil is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Piramil may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION – Kidney: Piramil should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Piramil may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nRegular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
CAUTION – Liver: Piramil should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Piramil may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nInform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.