About perindopril ter butylamine + amlodipine besilate
ACE inhibitor and calcium channel blocker
Used for
- Treats high blood pressure
- May be used for stable coronary artery disease
Usual adult dose
Usually one tablet once daily; dose depends on previous treatment and clinician direction.
Common side effects
- Dizziness or headache
- Ankle swelling
- Cough
- Low blood pressure
Important warnings
- May cause dangerously high potassium or kidney problems
- Can cause facial or throat swelling; seek emergency care
- Avoid during pregnancy
- Use caution with kidney disease or severe dehydration
Pregnancy
Not recommended; ACE inhibitors can harm or cause death of an unborn baby, especially later in pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Amlodipine enters breast milk, and perindopril information is limited; use requires clinician assessment, especially for newborns or premature infants.
Interactions
- Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing medicines may raise potassium
- Lithium levels may increase
- NSAIDs may worsen kidney function or reduce blood-pressure effects
- 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.