The CHMP endorsed six contraindications: • Hypersensitivity to the active substance, to any of the excipients or any other ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitors (see section 6.1) • History of angioedema (hereditary, idiopathic or due to previous angioedema with ACE inhibitors or AIIRAs (Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists)) • Extracorporeal treatments leading to contact of blood with negatively charged surfaces (see section 4.5) • Significant bilateral renal artery stenosis or renal artery stenosis in a single functioning kidney • 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy (see section 4.4 and 4.6) • Ramipril must not be used in patients with hypotensive or haemodynamically unstable states.