Generic Name - Perindopril erbumine
Category - Antihypertensive
Indications
High Blood Pressure
Generic Perindopril erbumine is indicated for the treatment of high blood pressure. Hypertension is a common disorder in which the blood pressure remains abnormally high. Perindopril erbumine works by reducing the angiotensin I chemical in the blood. Perindopril (Generic Perindopril erbumine) also improves the flow of blood through the circulatory system.
Generic Perindopril erbumine Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Perindopril erbumine 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 Perindopril erbumine 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 Perindopril erbumine . 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 Perindopril erbumine Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericPerindopril erbumine
The usual starting dosage of Generic Perindopril erbumine 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 Perindopril erbumine a day is usually sufficient.
Generic Perindopril erbumine Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Perindopril erbumine 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 Perindopril erbumine.
Generic Perindopril erbumine and Pregnancy
Generic Perindopril erbumine can cause injury or even death to the developing baby when used during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Perindopril erbumine should be stopped as soon as you know that you are pregnant.
Generic Perindopril erbumine and Breastfeeding
Generic Perindopril erbumine may appear in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. Perindopril should be used with caution if you are breastfeeding
Generic Perindopril erbumine and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Perindopril erbumine in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic Perindopril erbumine and Geriatric
Clinical studies do not indicate any significant difference in the safety and effectiveness of Generic Perindopril erbumine in geriatric patients aged 65 and above.
Note
The above information about Generic Perindopril erbumine serves 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.
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