About perindopril arginine
ACE inhibitor blood pressure medicine
Used for
- High blood pressure
- Heart failure
- Reducing cardiovascular risk in some people with stable coronary artery disease
Usual adult dose
Usually 2–10 mg once daily, depending on the condition and response.
Common side effects
- Dry cough
- Dizziness or low blood pressure
- High blood potassium
- Kidney function changes
Important warnings
- Can cause serious harm or death during pregnancy; stop when pregnancy is recognized.
- Rarely causes severe swelling of the face, tongue, or throat.
- Avoid with aliskiren in diabetes; kidney problems may increase risk.
- Monitor blood pressure, kidney function, and potassium.
Pregnancy
Do not use during pregnancy. It can injure or kill the developing baby, especially later in pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Information is limited; use during breastfeeding should be assessed by a healthcare professional, particularly for newborn or premature infants.
Interactions
- Aliskiren and other blood pressure medicines may increase low-blood-pressure risk.
- Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing medicines can raise blood potassium.
- Lithium levels may rise.
- NSAIDs, including ibuprofen, may worsen kidney function.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.