Ramipril
(Triapin®, Tritace®, Ramipril)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets, capsules
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended.Crushing or dispersing should always be used as a last resort but current text books and resources suggest it is likely to be safe.Clinicians should be aware that this is an unlicensed use of the medication.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Ramipril
Usual formulation brand names
Triapin®, Tritace®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes, some
Modified release
Yes, some
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Licensed
Are specials or imports available?
N/A licensed alternative available
Liquid strengths
2.5mg/5ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
Yes
Advice on administration via enteral tube
For administration via nasogastric (NG) or percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes: Ensure that the enteral feeding tube is free from obstruction before administration. 1. Flush the enteral tube with 5mL of water 2. Administer the required dose of oral liquid with a suitable measuring device. 3. Flush the enteral tube with 5ml of water This product has not been tested with latex NG or PEG tubes and therefore should not be used with tubes made from latex.
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