Perindopril

Perindopril is an ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Perindopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent heart attack in people with coronary artery disease.

Introduction #

Generic name: Perindopril

Brand name: Aceon

Dosage form: oral tablet (2 mg; 4 mg; 8 mg)

Drug class: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

Uses #

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Heart failure

Benefits #

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Coversyl 4mg Tablet reduces stress on the heart and relaxes the blood vessels. This widens the blood vessels and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around your body, thereby lowering your blood pressure. Controlled blood pressure reduces the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly, as prescribed, to be effective. You do not usually feel immediate benefit from taking this medicine, however, it helps you maintain your blood pressure in the long term.

In Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Coversyl 4mg Tablet lowers your blood pressure. As a result, it reduces the chance of damage to the small blood vessels in your heart and kidneys. This reduces the risk of getting a heart attack and kidney problems. It also helps in slowing down the rate at which they get worse if you already have problems. This medicine must be taken regularly to be effective.

In Heart failure

Coversyl 4mg Tablet makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body so the heart has to do less work. This can improve your heart function and reduce the symptoms of heart failure. It will help improve your quality of life and enable you to go about your daily activities more efficiently. The medicine must be taken regularly and as long as the doctor has prescribed it to be effective.

Directions for use #

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Coversyl 4mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How it works? #

Coversyl 4mg Tablet is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.

Side effects #

Perindopril may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

• A light-headed feeling, like you might pass out

• Fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, sores in your mouth and throat

• Little or no urination

• Swelling, rapid weight gain

• High potassium–nausea, slow or unusual heart rate, weakness, loss of movement

• Pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding

• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Common side effects of perindopril may include:

• Dizziness

• Back pain

• Cough.

Warnings #

• Do not use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking perindopril and tell your doctor right away.

• You should not use perindopril if you have ever had angioedema. Do not take perindopril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto).

• If you have diabetes, do not use perindopril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).