Can Ramipril be prescribed for a hypertensive woman who has diabetes?

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Question:

Can Ramipril be prescribed for a hypertensive woman who has diabetes?

Ramipril 1.25mg can be given to 40 year old diabetic woman whose blood pressure is 160/100mm Hg?

Submitted by Sunil from India on 12/13/2013

Answer:

by Roberto Lufschanowski, MD

It can be given if the renal function is normal.