Generic for Aceon for High Blood Pressure - Drug Information

Generic Name - Perindopril erbumine

Category - Hypertension, Heart Disease

Indications

High Blood Pressure
Generic Aceon is indicated for the treatment of high blood pressure. Hypertension is a common disorder in which the blood pressure remains abnormally high. Aceon works by reducing the angiotensin I chemical in the blood. Perindopril (Generic Aceon) also improves the flow of blood through the circulatory system.

Generic for Aceon Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Aceon is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Aceon should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Angioedema
Renal impairment

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Aceon It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Potassium supplements
Potassium-sparing diuretics
Cyclosporine
Indomethacin
Lithium
Digoxin
Gentamicin

Generic for Aceon Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericAceon
The usual starting dosage of Generic Aceon is 4 milligrams daily, taken as a single dose or divided into two smaller doses. The doctor may increase the dosage until the blood pressure is under control, up to a maximum of 16 milligrams per day. A dose of 4 to 8 milligrams of Generic Aceon a day is usually sufficient.

Generic for Aceon Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Aceon side Effects include Angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat, arms, or legs, and difficulty swallowing), arm pain, fever, heart palpitations, indigestion, muscle tension and viral infection.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Aceon.

Generic for Aceon and Pregnancy

Generic Aceon can cause injury or even death to the developing baby when used during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Aceon should be stopped as soon as you know that you are pregnant.

Generic for Aceon and Breastfeeding

Generic Aceon may appear in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. Perindopril should be used with caution if you are breastfeeding

Generic for Aceon and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Aceon in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Aceon and Geriatric

Clinical studies do not indicate any significant difference in the safety and effectiveness of Generic Aceon in geriatric patients aged 65 and above.

Note

The above information about Generic Aceonserves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.