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Altace

Generic Name:ramipril

Revised:4/1/2000

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Altace is one of a group of drugs that includes Vasotec and Capoten.

These medications are called ACE inhibitors because they affect an enzyme (angiotensin-converting enzyme) important in regulating blood pressure.

Altace is often used to treat high blood pressure; it may also be prescribed in combination with other drugs to treat some types of heart failure, particularly after a heart attack.

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