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Medicine Details

Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet

Manufacturer: Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt Composition: Amlodipine (5mg) + Perindopril erbumine (4mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Benefits: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Description: Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This is a combination of two medicines that controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke. You can take Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet at any time of day, on empty stomach, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine. It may cause side effects like ankle swelling, headache, cough, weakness, and tiredness. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This might raise the level of potassium in the blood, hence avoid potassium rich food or supplements. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes level while on the treatment. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.

How to Use: Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Amlodipine and perindopril which lower blood pressure effectively. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet usually does not affect alertness but dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure may occur in some patients. This may affect your driving ability. - Kidney : CAUTION - Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment. - Liver : CAUTION - Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

If Missed: If you miss a dose of Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Packaging: strip of 10 tablets

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Alcohol Interaction: UNSAFE

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CAUTION

Liver Interaction: CAUTION