PERINDOPRIL

Overview

PERINDOPRIL is a Schedule H drug.
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.

Usage

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

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: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

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: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

PERINDOPRIL is generally taken Before Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

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.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PERINDOPRIL over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Fainting

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

Serious Side-Effects

PERINDOPRIL : Nausea, Vomit, Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Loss Of Appetite

Rare Side-Effects

PERINDOPRIL : Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Decreased Urination, Dizziness, Fainting, Dry Mouth, Irregular Heartbeat, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Disease Interactions

PERINDOPRIL can interfere with: Angioedema, Acute Renal Failure, Congestive Heart Disease, Hyperkalemia, Diabetes Mellitus, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Hyponatremia

Technical Classification

PERINDOPRIL is categorized as: ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with PERINDOPRIL as Ingredient

ADPACE 2MG/50MG TAB	LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 50.0 MG, PERINDOPRIL 2.0 MG
ADPACE 4MG/50MG TAB	LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 50.0 MG, PERINDOPRIL 4.0 MG
ADPEP R TAB	LOSARTAN POTASSIUM , PERINDOPRIL
AMTAS PRP TAB	AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG, PERINDOPRIL 4.0 MG
COVERSYL 2MG TAB	PERINDOPRIL 2 MG
COVERSYL 4MG TAB	PERINDOPRIL 4 MG
COVERSYL 8MG TAB	PERINDOPRIL 8 MG
COVERSYL AM 10MG/4MG TAB	AMLODIPINE 10.0 MG, PERINDOPRIL 4.0 MG
COVERSYL AM 10MG/8MG TAB	AMLODIPINE 10.0 MG, PERINDOPRIL 8.0 MG
COVERSYL AM 5MG/4MG TAB	AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG, PERINDOPRIL 4.0 MG
COVERSYL AM 5MG/8MG TAB	PERINDOPRIL 8.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
COVERSYL PLUS HD TAB	PERINDOPRIL 8.0 MG, INDAPAMIDE 2.5 MG
COVERSYL PLUS TAB	PERINDOPRIL 4 MG, INDAPAMIDE 1.25 MG
COVERSYL- AM TAB	AMLODIPINE 5 MG, PERINDOPRIL 4 MG
EVIPER 2MG TAB	PERINDOPRIL 2.0 MG
EVIPER 4MG TAB	PERINDOPRIL 4.0 MG
EVIPER D 4MG/1.25MG TAB	PERINDOPRIL 4.0 MG, INDAPAMIDE 1.25 MG
PERIGARD 2MG TAB	PERINDOPRIL 2.0 MG
PERIHART 4MG TAB	PERINDOPRIL 4.0 MG