Coversyl 8 Tablet

Composition of Coversyl 8 Tablet

Coversyl 8 Tablet contains Perindopril erbumine 8 mg. It belongs to the ACE inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Coversyl 8 Tablet

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• heart failure
• prevention of cardiovascular events in stable coronary artery disease

Key benefits

• Effective BP control
• Lowers risk of heart attack and stroke
• Supports heart function in heart failure
• Long-term cardiovascular protection in coronary artery disease

How Coversyl 8 Tablet works

Perindopril is an ACE inhibitor that blocks conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, causing vasodilation and lowering blood pressure. It reduces aldosterone-mediated salt and water retention, decreasing cardiac workload.

How to take Coversyl 8 Tablet

Take as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time. Can be taken with or without food; often advised before meals. Do not stop abruptly without medical advice; monitor BP regularly.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, with dizziness, fainting and a fast or slow pulse. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Coversyl 8 Tablet

Most side effects of Coversyl are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Dry cough
• dizziness
• headache
• fatigue
• low blood pressure
• increased blood potassium
• nausea

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Coversyl 8 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Monitor kidney function and potassium, especially in elderly, dehydrated patients, or those with kidney disease. Avoid in pregnancy; contraindicated in history of angioedema. Use caution with severe aortic stenosis and after recent vomiting/diarrhea due to low BP risk.

Do not take Coversyl if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Must not be used in pregnancy — it can seriously harm the developing baby. Not for people with narrowing of both kidney arteries, or a history of swelling of the face and throat caused by this group of medicines.

Interactions with other medicines

Potassium supplements/potassium-sparing diuretics, NSAIDs, diuretics and other antihypertensives, lithium, aliskiren, ARBs, trimethoprim

How to store Coversyl 8 Tablet

Store below 25°C, protected from moisture and light. Keep in original pack.

Expert advice for Coversyl 8 Tablet

Blood pressure medicines work only while you take them — do not stop because you feel well. Tell your doctor at once if you become pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. Keep a home blood-pressure record if your doctor has asked for one.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SERDIA PHARMACEUTICALS`

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

ACE inhibitor