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AltaceThis page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of Altace (ramipril) but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns.Amprenavir is used in combination with other antiretroviral medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Amprenavir belongs to a class of drugs called protease (pro' tee ace) inhibitors, which slow the spread of HIV infection in the body. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Recent news articles mentioning Altace Beta-Blockers Should Not Be First Choice for High Blood Pressure - 21 Feb 2007 MedIndia, Patients who take diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide or a group of drugs called RAS inhibitors (brand names include Altace, Lotensin, and Cozaar) have Beta-blockers not recommended as first line treatment of high ... - 21 Feb 2007 South Asian Women's Forum, Patients who take diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide or a group of drugs called RAS inhibitors (brand names include Altace, Lotensin, and Cozaar) have King Pharmaceuticals - Jan 22, 2007 Wall Street Journal (subscription), King Pharmaceuticals, a midsize drug company that markets Altace, a drug that combats high blood pressure, is buying, for the first time, a national spot in Online quiz can help you assess your heart risk - Feb 15, 2007 Biloxi Sun Herald, The ad - sponsored by King Pharmaceuticals, which makes a leading blood pressure drug known as Altace - was designed to nudge viewers to take an online quiz (AP) Drugmaker's Super Bowl ad never mentions heart disease product - Jan 30, 2007 WKRN, ..."How does it tie back to Altace?" Andrzjewski said. "Well, after people take the quiz, they are asked to take it to their doctor and have a conversation Super Bowl Ad Doesn't Mention Product - Jan 31, 2007 nwitimes.com, ..."How does it tie back to Altace?" Andrzejewski said. "Well, after people take the quiz, they are asked to take it to their doctor and have a conversation Super Bowl ad doesn't mention product - Jan 30, 2007 Hemscott, ...'How does it tie back to Altace?' Andrzejewski said. 'Well, after people take the quiz, they are asked to take it to their doctor and have a conversation TV Spot Aims for the Heart of the Super Bowl's Couch Potatoes - Feb 12, 2007 Washington Post, The ad -- sponsored by King Pharmaceuticals, which makes a leading blood pressure drug known as Altace -- is designed to nudge viewers to take an online Marketers set up a screen play - Feb 1, 2007 USA Today A heart disease ad, featuring a guy in a heart costume under attack, was paid for by King Pharmaceuticals, maker of high blood pressure medication Altace. Companies' big picture: Drive us to the Web - Feb 4, 2007 Sun-Sentinel.com, A man in a heart costume is chased by heart diseases in an ad paid for by King Pharmaceuticals, makers of the high blood pressure medication Altace. Most US women face heart, stroke risk - Feb 20, 2007 El Paso Times, The spot promotes a American Heart Association Web site without mentioning King's heart drug, Altace. (AP Photo). Nearly all American women are in danger of Drug company gambles on Super Bowl commercials, without mentioning ... - Feb 1, 2007 TheHeart.Org, ..."How does it tie back to Altace? Well, after people take the quiz, they are asked to take it to their doctor and have a conversation with them." Associated Press via Fox News - Feb 1, 2007 MediaPost Publications, King Pharmaceuticals Inc. is laying out big bucks for a Super Bowl commercial -- that doesn't even mention its own top heart drug, Altace. Quinine is unsafe for leg cramps - Jan 30, 2007 Newsday, Altace (ramipril) is an ACE inhibitor. Such blood pressure medicines are less likely than many others to cause sexual dysfunction, but not all patients can Quinine isn't the best treatment for leg cramps - Jan 31, 2007 Daily Press, A: Altace (ramipril) is an ACE inhibitor. Such blood pressure medicines are less likely than many others to cause sexual dysfunction, but not all patients Drugmaker's Super Bowl ad never mentions heart disease product - Jan 30, 2007 WMC-TV, It's a lighthearted pitch about prevention that touts an American Heart Association Web site without mentioning its own heart drug, Altace. Cramp sufferers must find a new remedy - Jan 23, 2007 Charlotte Observer, My cardiologist prescribed Altace, and that did the trick. Altace (ramipril) is an ACE inhibitor. Such blood pressure medicines are less likely than many Side effects from quinine can be numerous - Jan 23, 2007 The Spokesman Review, A. Altace (ramipril) is an ACE inhibitor. Such blood pressure medicines are less likely than many others to cause sexual dysfunction, but not all patients A Super Bowl ad to take to heart - Feb 3, 2007 Pioneer Press, Pharmaceuticals is sponsoring the spot and a related three-year campaign by the American Heart Association. It makes a hypertension drug called Altace. AP Executive Morning Briefing - Jan 31, 2007 Forbes, ...commercial - a lighthearted pitch about prevention that touts an American Heart Association Web site without mentioning its own top heart drug, Altace. Biz Buzz: One Super Bowl ad touts the biggest game: Health - Jan 31, 2007 Newark Star Ledger, The ad contains no reference to the drugmaker or its lead product, Altace, a treatment for hypertension, although a link will be provided on the Web site. Drugmaker's Super Bowl Ad Promotes Heart Health Without Mentioning ... - Jan 31, 2007 Therapeutics Daily (subscription) (press release), ...commercial--a lighthearted pitch about prevention that touts an American Heart Association Web site without mentioning its own top heart drug, Altace. New York Post - Jan 25, 2007 MediaPost Publications, ...which makes GPS navigation devices; Salesgenie.com, a provider of business leads; and King Pharmaceutical, which sells blood pressure drug Altace. CBS NEARS AD GOAL FOR SUPER BOWL - Jan 25, 2007 New York Post, An unusual player is King Pharmaceutical, which sells blood pressure drug Altace. The company won't tout the drug directly, however, and will instead focus 'Beat Your Risk' Super Bowl Ad Pitiful Attempt To Bamboozle The Public - Feb 6, 2007 The Common Voice, When you click on the link provided for suggested drugs to consider taking to lower your blood pressure, then you will be taken to the homepage for ALTACE®, Good to know - Feb 16, 2007 Monterey County Herald, King Pharmaceuticals sponsored a Super Bowl ad touting its blood pressure drug Altace. In part, the commercial was designed to nudge viewers to take an Wednesday's Analysts' Upgrades and Downgrades - Feb 14, 2007 TheStreet.com Stock appears fairly balanced at current levels, though investors should remain on the sidelines, until there's more clarity on the Altace and Skelaxin The ad game continues to evolve - Feb 2, 2007 Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), The hope is that the doctors will prescribe King Pharmaceutical's Altace drug. Regardless of how well the site motivates, it certainly will be well known by How should Altace be used? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Amprenavir comes as a capsule and liquid to take by mouth. It is usually taken twice a day. Amprenavir may be taken with or without food. However, avoid taking amprenavir with high-fat foods or high-fat meals. The amount of drug in amprenavir capsules is not the same as the amount in amprenavir liquid. Do not switch between amprenavir capusles and amprenavir liquid unless your doctor tells you how many amprenavir capsules or how much amprenavir liquid you should take. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take amprenavir exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Amprenavir is not a cure and may not decrease the number of HIV-related illnesses. Amprenavir does not prevent the spread of HIV to other people. Continue to take amprenavir even if you feel well. Do not stop taking amprenavir without talking to your doctor. What side effects can Altace cause? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Amprenavir may cause hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Call your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms:
If high blood sugar is not treated, a serious, life-threatening condition called diabetic ketoacidosis could develop. Call your doctor immediately if you have any of the these symptoms:
Amprenavir may cause other side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. Brand names for Altace [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database]
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