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Kastel

Active Ingredient:
Ramipril, Rosuvastatin Calcium
Origin:
EU

Kastel (Ramipril, Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Ramipril and Rosuvastatin calcium, the active ingredients in Kastel, are an ACE inhibitor and an HMG‑CoA reductase inhibitor presented as an oral tablet for oral use. The combination treats hypertension and hyperlipidaemia, helping to lower blood pressure and reduce LDL‑cholesterol in adult patients at cardiovascular risk.\n\nGNH India supplies Kastel as a licensed, GDP‑compliant international pharmaceutical supplier serving hospitals, pharmacies and clinics worldwide.

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Egis Pharmaceuticals Plc

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Indications & Clinical Uses

  • Kastel acts on the renin‑angiotensin system and cholesterol synthesis pathway to manage cardiovascular conditions.\n\nHypertension: lowers blood pressure by inhibiting angiotensin‑converting enzyme.\nHyperlipidaemia: reduces LDL‑cholesterol by blocking HMG‑CoA reductase.\nCardiovascular risk reduction: decreases the likelihood of major adverse cardiovascular events when both blood pressure and lipid levels are controlled.

How It Works

  • Ramipril blocks the angiotensin‑converting enzyme, preventing the formation of angiotensin II and thereby reducing vasoconstriction and aldosterone release. Rosuvastatin calcium competitively inhibits HMG‑CoA reductase, the rate‑limiting enzyme in hepatic cholesterol synthesis, leading to up‑regulation of LDL receptors and increased clearance of circulating LDL particles.

Side Effects

  • Kastel may cause a range of adverse reactions.\n\nCommon Side Effects:\n- Cough: dry, persistent throat irritation.\n- Dizziness or light‑headedness, especially after the first dose.\n- Headache: mild to moderate intensity.\n- Muscle pain or weakness: often related to the statin component.\n- Gastrointestinal upset: nausea, abdominal discomfort or diarrhoea.\n- Elevated liver enzymes: mild transaminase increase.\n\nSerious or Rare Side Effects:\n- Angioedema: swelling of face, lips, tongue or airway.\n- Rhabdomyolysis: severe muscle breakdown with dark urine.\n- Acute liver injury: jaundice, severe transaminase rise.\n- Hyperkalemia: high serum potassium levels.\n- Acute renal failure: sudden loss of kidney function.\n- Anaphylactic reaction: severe allergic response requiring emergency care.

Precautions & Warnings

  • Before prescribing Kastel, clinicians should consider several safety measures.\n\nMonitor blood pressure: check regularly after therapy initiation.\nAssess renal function: adjust dose in patients with impaired kidneys.\nCheck serum potassium: avoid hyperkalemia, especially with potassium‑sparing agents.\nScreen liver enzymes: monitor for hepatotoxicity during treatment.\nAvoid use in patients with known hypersensitivity to ACE inhibitors or statins.\nStore at ambient temperature: keep in the original container, protect from moisture and light.

Avoid Interactions

  • Kastel can interact with several medicines, requiring careful management.\n\nMajor Interactions (Avoid):\n- Potassium‑sparing diuretics: increased risk of hyperkalemia.\n- Concomitant ACE inhibitors or ARBs: additive renal effects and hypotension.\n- Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., itraconazole): raise rosuvastatin concentrations.\n\nModerate Interactions (Monitor Closely):\n- NSAIDs: may impair renal function when combined with ACE inhibition.\n- Beta‑blockers: can enhance antihypertensive effect, requiring blood pressure monitoring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Kastel is prescribed to manage hypertension and hyperlipidaemia, and to reduce overall cardiovascular risk in adult patients who need both blood‑pressure control and cholesterol lowering.

Ramipril inhibits the angiotensin‑converting enzyme, lowering vasoconstriction and aldosterone release, while Rosuvastatin blocks HMG‑CoA reductase, decreasing cholesterol synthesis and increasing LDL‑receptor activity. Together they address two major contributors to cardiovascular disease.

The appropriate dose of Kastel is determined by the prescribing clinician based on the patient’s blood pressure, lipid profile, renal function and overall risk factors. Dosage adjustments are made according to individual therapeutic response.

Kastel is generally not recommended for use during pregnancy because ACE inhibitors can harm the developing fetus. Safety during breastfeeding has not been established, so clinicians usually avoid prescribing it to nursing mothers unless the benefit outweighs the risk.

To place an order, submit an enquiry on the Kastel product page at gnhindia.com, specifying the required quantity. GNH India works with hospitals, pharmacies and procurement teams worldwide, verifies trade or institutional credentials, and then provides pricing, availability, shipping details and any necessary import documentation.

Kastel combines a well‑studied ACE inhibitor (Ramipril) with a potent, long‑acting statin (Rosuvastatin). Compared with other combos, it offers a balance of blood‑pressure reduction and LDL‑cholesterol lowering, with a relatively low incidence of drug‑drug interactions when used according to prescribing guidelines.

Kastel tablets should be stored at ambient temperature, below 25 °C, in the original blister pack or container. Protect them from excess moisture, heat and direct sunlight to maintain potency.

Kastel is taken orally, usually once daily, with or without food, as directed by the prescriber. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew it.

Serious risks include angioedema, severe muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis), acute liver injury, hyperkalemia and acute renal failure. Patients should seek immediate medical attention if they experience swelling of the face or throat, dark urine, jaundice, or sudden loss of kidney function.

Kastel is contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity to ACE inhibitors or statins, those with a history of angioedema related to ACE inhibition, severe hepatic impairment, or pregnant women. It should also be used with caution in patients with significant renal dysfunction.

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