About prindopril arginine + amlodipine
ACE inhibitor and calcium-channel blocker combination
Used for
- High blood pressure
- Stable coronary artery disease
Usual adult dose
Usually one tablet once daily; prescribed dose depends on previous treatment and blood pressure.
Common side effects
- Ankle swelling
- Dizziness or headache
- Dry cough
- Flushing or palpitations
Important warnings
- May cause dangerously low blood pressure, especially when dehydrated.
- Can raise potassium and affect kidney function.
- Rarely causes serious facial, tongue, or throat swelling.
- Not suitable during pregnancy; avoid after the first trimester.
Pregnancy
Avoid in pregnancy, especially after the first trimester, because perindopril can harm or kill the developing baby.
Breastfeeding
Not generally recommended, particularly for newborns or premature infants; seek an alternative medicine where possible.
Interactions
- Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing medicines can raise blood potassium.
- Lithium levels may rise.
- NSAID painkillers can impair kidney function and reduce blood-pressure control.
- Other blood-pressure medicines can increase dizziness or low blood pressure.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.