altace

Foods & drinks to be careful with

Well-established interactions for this medicine’s drug class, summarized from public health authorities. General information, not medical advice — always confirm with your pharmacist or the label.

• Potassium-rich foods & salt substitutes

  Watch out for: salt substitutes containing potassium, and large amounts of potassium-rich foods or supplements.

  These medicines can raise blood potassium. Adding a lot of extra potassium can push it too high (hyperkalemia), which can affect the heart.

  What to do: Don't use potassium-based salt substitutes unless your clinician approves, and ask before taking potassium supplements. Your clinician may check your potassium level with blood tests.

  Source: Lisinopril (an ACE inhibitor) — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine) · Spironolactone (a potassium-sparing diuretic) — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine)

Frequently asked questions

What does Altace treat?

Altace (Ramipril) may be used to treat diabetic nephropathies, heart failure, hypertension, left ventricular dysfunction, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How much does Altace cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $1.74 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Qbrelis — about $0.77 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Altace?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Altace. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Altace?

Altace is marketed by King Pharms LLC. You can see King Pharms LLC's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Altace a brand-name or generic drug?

Altace is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Ramipril.

Is Altace available over the counter?

No. Altace is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Altace come in?

Altace is currently marketed as tablet and capsule, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Altace?

Altace is classified as angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Altace FDA-registered?

Altace is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA019901. You can verify this on its official FDA label.