Coversyl

Coversyl is used to treat high blood pressure. The active ingredient within this medication is perindopril arginine. Perindopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor class of medicines.

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High blood pressure (hypertension) can be treated by medications such as Coversyl, which relaxes blood vessels. Perindopril can be used alone or in conjunction with other blood pressure medications, most notably thiazide diuretics (water pills).

Perindopril is also used to treat mild to moderate congestive heart failure in conjunction with diuretics and digoxin.

It may also be used to lower the risk of future cardiac (heart) events in people who have had a recent heart attack or in those who have coronary artery disease.

Side effects

If the patient experiences any of the following potentially serious side effects, they should stop taking the medication and consult a doctor right away:

• Sudden wheeziness
• Pain, shortness of breath
• Difficulty in breathing
• Severe dizziness or fainting
• Unusually fast or irregular heartbeat
• Chest pain (angina)

Alternatives

Captopril: This ACE inhibitor works similarly to Coversyl.

Lisinopril: Another ACE Inhibitor that may be prescribed instead of Coversyl.

Drug Interactions

Drug interactions can cause the medications to work differently or increase the risk of serious side effects. The following is not an exhaustive list of all potential drug interactions.

Some products contain ingredients that can cause high blood pressure or worsen heart failure. Inform the pharmacist about the product's patient uses and how to use them safely (particularly cough and cold remedies, diet supplements, or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen/naproxen).

Certain medications (such as everolimus and sirolimus) that lower the immune system or raise the risk of infection and drugs that may increase the level of potassium in the blood may interact with this prescription.

Dosage

During the examination, a doctor checks a patient's blood pressure and inquires about their side effects. The kidneys are also tested for function, and the difference between potassium and calcium in the blood is estimated.

Among the two kinds of perindopril are perindopril arginine and perindopril erbumine. Each of them works in the same manner but at a different concentration.

The normal starting dose for perindopril erbumine is 2mg to 4mg every day, depending on the reason for the medication. The dose is often progressively increased over a couple of weeks after 4mg each day. - Following a heart attack, 8mg once a day is the highest possible dose. For heart failure, take 4 mg once daily.

Perindopril arginine is usually taken twice daily, with a starting dosage of 2.5mg to 5mg, depending on the individual. Gradually increase this dosage over a few weeks for heart failure—up to 10mg once a day. A typical dose for blood pressure is 5mg once a day -- at most, 10mg once daily is administered. Take 5mg once daily for heart failure.

 Administration

Perindopril is typically taken once per day, before breakfast. It is best to take the first dose before going to bed because it can cause dizziness. If the patient does not feel dizzy after the first dose, take perindopril first thing in the morning, preferably 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast. Perindopril tablets should be swallowed whole with a glass of water.

Storage

Store the drug at room temperature and keep away from light. Do not allow children or pets to have access to any medication.

When this product has reached the end of its useful life or is no longer needed, dispose of it appropriately. Unless directed otherwise, do not dump or spill medicines down the toilet or the drain. Consult a pharmacist or a local garbage collection service.

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