Peripril2mg
Tablet
Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Peripril may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Peripril 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 ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Peripril 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 Peripril may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Peripril usually does not affect alertness but dizziness or weakness due to lo... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION Peripril should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Peripril may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Caution sho... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Peripril should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Peripril may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Peripril belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It is widely used to treat high blood pressure and hear... View More
Uses of Peripril
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
- Heart failure
Side effects of Peripril
- Decreased blood pressure
- Cough
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Dizziness
How to use Peripril
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. Peripril is to be taken em... View More
How Peripril works
Peripril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows mor... View More
What if you forget to take Peripril?
If you miss a dose of Peripril, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
- Peripril can make you feel dizzy for the first few days, so rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. You can also prefer taking it at bedtime... View More
- Let your doctor know about any cough, or throat irritation that does not go away.
- It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Indication
Hypertension, IHD, Heart failure
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take before meals.
Adult Dose
Oral Adult Hypertension 4-8 mg PO qDay or divided q12hr Maximum: 16 mg/day PO divided q12hr Stable Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) 4 mg PO qDay ... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation <15 2 mg on dialysis days. 15-30 2 mg on alternate days. 30-60 2 mg
Contraindication
History of angioedema related to previous ACE inhibitor treatment. Pregnancy (2nd/3rd trimesters).
Mode of Action
Perindopril is an ACE inhibitor, which acts by inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, reducing the activity of the sympathetic ne... View More
Precaution
History of airway surgery. Withdraw if there is significant increase in LFTs. Risk factors for hyperkalaemia; monitor potassium closely. Patients depend... View More
Side Effect
>10% Headache (23%),Cough (12%) 1-10% Dizziness (8%),Back pain (6%),Lower extremity pain (5%),Abnormal ECG (2%),Palpitation (1%),Depression (2%),So... View More
Interaction
May enhance hypotensive effect w/ diuretics. Additive hyperkalaemic effect w/ K supplements, K-sparing diuretics, and other drugs (e.g. ciclosporin, hep... View More
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