Ramipril Alternatives Compared
| Ramipril | Ozempic (semaglutide) | Repatha (evolocumab) |
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| Ramipril | Ozempic (semaglutide) | Repatha (evolocumab) |
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Prescription only
Ramipril is used for the treatment of high blood pressure and also for heart failure that occurs immediately following a heart attack. Ramipril, as with other ACE inhibitors, may not be as effective... View more |
Prescription only
Ozempic lowers blood sugar levels by mimicking the effects of GLP-1, a naturally occurring hormone that stimulates insulin secretion and lowers glucagon secretion from the liver. It is... View more |
Prescription only
Repatha is a PCSK9 inhibitor that may be used to reduce LDL-C levels in people with primary hyperlipidemia and HoFH, and also to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in adults with established... View more |
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| More about Ramipril | More about Ozempic (semaglutide) | More about Repatha (evolocumab) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ramipril has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 133 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
Ozempic has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 1511 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Repatha has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 684 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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| Altace | Other semaglutide brands include: Rybelsus, Wegovy |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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50 hours |
168 hours |
408 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 402 drugs are known to interact with Ramipril:
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A total of 273 drugs are known to interact with Ozempic:
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Repatha:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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January 28, 1991 |
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August 27, 2015 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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