Drug | Tablet

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Coversyl 2 Tablet, Coversyl 4 Tablet