Ramipril tablets

Post by **Pagey** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:45 pm

Anyone know if these can be bought from a pharmacy in Hua Hin ?

Thanks.

Spitfire · Post by **Spitfire** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:52 pm

Sure you know about these following points but it is worth a mention. I'm no doctor so don't take this as gospel but it's just what I'm aware of regarding your question subject matter. However, I could be completely wrong.

Y'know, there are pharmacies here and there are "pharmacies" here. Depends which one you mean? But, generally, I'd say:

1. Might not be easy from your average pharmacy here and even if they did have them then checking whether the place has air-con or not is a good idea, if not, then be careful what you buy as many things need to be kept cool.

Found this about 'Altace Tablets' (Ramipril),
"Store at controlled room temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) with excursions permitted between 15° and 30°C (59° to 86°F)."

I would probably buy them from a proper hospital, OK, more expensive, but condition/quality of said drug is more guaranteed.

2. Ramipril is also known as/goes under the name of 'Altace Tablets', could be worth a mention.

3. ACE inhibitors are complicated drugs and have all kinds off effects that can be detrimental under certain conditions. Get them from a decent hospital under a doc's supervision would be the best idea.

4. If you're pegnant then it's a bad idea to take them.

Can't say much else as I'm not a doc, just pointing out the obvious.

I would probably say that the answer is "No" to your question and if they are available then I would be sceptical of buying this type of drug over the counter, even if you know a lot about the drug and are taking it somewhere else already.

Post by **Pagey** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:34 pm

Quote : Spitfire

4. If you're pegnant then it's a bad idea to take them.

Spitfire : Thanks for the info - I actually know nothing about the them. My mate here in Saudi had a heart attack last year and now takes 6 tablets a day. 5 he can obtain here but Ramipril he has to get from the UK and are expensive. (and he's a Yorkie like me).

I have seen other posts here about prescription meds being available in Thailand so thought I would ask the question as I am going back next week.

Any more comments are welcome and I will pass them on.

Spitfire · Post by **Spitfire** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:56 pm

Yeah, no worries

, infering gender from call signs is not always easy, "Pagey", well, bit of open ground there, wasn't sure, sorry.

BTW,

Pagey wrote: (and he's a Yorkie like me).

Glad you guys are still around!

However,

, I would be surprised if you cannot get the drug you want here, just might have to go to a proper outlet, ie hospital.

Post by **Pagey** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 11:36 am

OK Spitfire, I will try the hospital. Thanks for the effort with the pic and the info.

Post by **ipods** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:51 pm

I asked our friends in HH to check out for me prior to our move.
They can be obtained but require to be ordered from a chemist who will get them from Bangkok. They are quite expensive.

They are also known as Tritace. Never heard of the them referred to as Altace before

Also my UK doctor would only give me 3 months supply dispite telling him we were away for 12 months

Post by **Pagey** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:24 am

ipods : Do you know how much they are : I cannot believe they are more expensive than the UK which is where my mate has to obtain them from.

Thanks in advance.

Super Joe · Post by **Super Joe** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:57 pm

Hi Pagey,

Pharmacy next to Crystal Hotel on Petch, top of Soi 80 have them as follows: 2.5mg - 12Baht, 5mg - 20B and 10mg - 35B.

Hope this helps,
SJ

Post by **Pagey** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 11:40 am

Thanks SJ

- I don't know Crystal Hotel but I do know Soi 80 very well - mainly by the bars

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