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Health Topics/Antihypertensive/Cardiovascular Agent/Pharmacology/ACE Inhibitor

What should I know before my child uses Altace?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
Before your child uses Altace (ramipril), a prescription drug that lowers blood pressure, you should know that it is not approved for use in children or adolescents. Researchers have not yet established whether it is safe and effective for them.

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