About perindopril ter butylamine
ACE inhibitor blood pressure medicine
Used for
- High blood pressure
- Heart failure
- Reducing cardiovascular risk in stable coronary artery disease
Usual adult dose
Usually 4 mg once daily for high blood pressure, increased to 8 mg if needed. Doses vary by condition and kidney function.
Common side effects
- Dry cough
- Dizziness or low blood pressure
- High potassium
- Kidney function changes
Important warnings
- Can cause dangerous swelling of the face, tongue, or throat.
- Not for use during pregnancy; stop when pregnancy is recognized.
- Use caution with kidney disease, dehydration, or narrowed kidney arteries.
- Monitor blood pressure, kidney function, and potassium.
Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy, especially after the first trimester; it can harm or kill the developing baby.
Breastfeeding
Not usually preferred, particularly for newborn or premature infants; discuss suitable alternatives with a clinician.
Interactions
- Potassium supplements and potassium-sparing diuretics can raise potassium.
- NSAID pain relievers may worsen kidney function and reduce blood-pressure effects.
- Lithium levels may rise.
- Sacubitril/valsartan increases angioedema risk; separate treatment by at least 36 hours.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.