COVERSYL AM 5MG/8MG TAB

Overview

COVERSYL AM 5MG/8MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

COVERSYL AM 5MG/8MG TAB is composed of: PERINDOPRIL (8.0 MG), AMLODIPINE (5.0 MG)

Perindopril is an ACE inhibitor. 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.

Amlodipine is an Calcium channel blocker that dilates blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Amlodipine is used to treat chest pain.

Usage

PERINDOPRIL is generally used to treat: Hypertension, Heart Attack, Coronary Artery Disease

AMLODIPINE is generally used to treat: Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease
AMLODIPINE can address symptoms like: Chest Pain

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

COVERSYL AM 5MG/8MG TAB is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for COVERSYL AM 5MG/8MG TAB and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with the history of decrease in blood minerals, kidney or liver disease, bone marrow depression, blood vessel problems in the brain (including stroke), diabetes, dehydration, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, neonates, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness or drowsiness do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication. Limit alcohol consumption. Drink adequate fluid otherwise it may lead to dehydration.

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart failure or liver disease.
It may causes drowsiness Dont drive while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PERINDOPRIL over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Fainting
AMLODIPINE over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Fainting, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Common Side-Effects

PERINDOPRIL : Cough, Body Pain, Chills, Fever, Head Headache, Loss Of Voice, Nasal Congestion, Runny Nose, Sneezing, Throat Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Nausea, Vomit
AMLODIPINE : Edema, Palpitation, Dizziness, Headache, Abdominal Pain, Ankles Swelling, Feet Swelling

Serious Side-Effects

PERINDOPRIL : Nausea, Vomit, Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Loss Of Appetite
AMLODIPINE : Rhinitis, Insomnia, Myalgia, Tinnitus, Vomiting, Dry Mouth, Syncope, Dizziness, Wheezing, Difficulty Breathing

Rare Side-Effects

PERINDOPRIL : Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Decreased Urination, Dizziness, Fainting, Dry Mouth, Irregular Heartbeat, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)
AMLODIPINE : Dysuria, Chronic Cough, Xerophthalmia, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Gums Bleeding, Chills, Confusion, Cough, Fever

Food Interactions

Using amlodipine with multivitamin containing minerals decrease the effects of amlodipine.

Disease Interactions

AMLODIPINE can interfere with: Coronary Artery Disease, Hypotension, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

PERINDOPRIL is categorized as: ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
AMLODIPINE is categorized as: CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKING AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Available Alternatives for COVERSYL AM 5MG/8MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

COVERSYL AM 5MG/8MG TAB

INR 158 for 10 TABLETS

PERINDOPRIL 8.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AMTAS PRP TAB	INR 121 for 10 TABLETS	AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG, PERINDOPRIL 4.0 MG
COVERSYL AM 10MG/4MG TAB	INR 147 for 10 TABLETS	AMLODIPINE 10.0 MG, PERINDOPRIL 4.0 MG
COVERSYL AM 10MG/8MG TAB	INR 160 for 10 TABLETS	AMLODIPINE 10.0 MG, PERINDOPRIL 8.0 MG
COVERSYL AM 5MG/4MG TAB	INR 145 for 10 TABLETS	AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG, PERINDOPRIL 4.0 MG
COVERSYL- AM TAB	INR 126 for 10 TABLETS	AMLODIPINE 5 MG, PERINDOPRIL 4 MG