Coversyl 8 mg Tablet

Uses

Perindopril is generally used in treatment of heart failure and high blood pressure

Side Effects

• Cough
• Decreased blood pressure
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Increased potassium level in blood
• Renal impairment
• Weakness

How to use

Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Perindopril, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Perindopril is to be taken empty stomach.

How it works

Perindopril belongs to the category of an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It slows down the heart rate and makes the heart to work more efficiently pump the blood around the body & the condition better.

Faqs

Q. Is Perindopril a beta-blocker, statin, calcium channel blocker, or an ACE inhibitor?
Perindopril is ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitor drug. It is not a beta-blocker, statin, or calcium channel blocker

Q. Is Perindopril the same as Perindopril erbumine, Perindopril arginine or Coversyl?
Perindopril is the same as Perindopril erbumine, Perindopril arginine (different salt forms of Perindopril with same effects) and Coversyl (brand name of Perindopril)

Q. Can I take Perindopril with Viagra, ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen, paracetamol, allupurinol?
Perindopril can be taken with paracetamol and allopurinol only if prescribed by your doctor. Perindopril should not be taken with ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen, or Viagra (sildenafil)

Q. Does Perindopril cause blood thinning?
No, Perindopril does not cause thinning of blood; it relaxes the blood vessels thereby decreasing the blood pressure

Q. Does Perindopril cause weight gain, hair loss, tiredness, cough, angiodema, depression, constipation, slow heart rate, or erectile dysfunction?
Perindopril may cause cough, angiodema, depression, tiredness or weakness, constipation or slow heart rate. It is not known to cause weight gain, hair loss, or erectile dysfunction. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor.

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