About perindopril + amlodipine
ACE inhibitor and calcium channel blocker
Used for
- Treats high blood pressure
- May treat stable coronary artery disease
Usual adult dose
Usually one tablet once daily; dose depends on prior treatment and blood pressure.
Common side effects
- Cough
- Dizziness or headache
- Ankle swelling
- 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; stop promptly if pregnancy occurs
- Use caution with kidney or liver problems
Pregnancy
Not recommended; perindopril can harm an unborn baby, especially later in pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Generally not recommended, particularly for newborn or premature infants; ask a clinician about alternatives.
Interactions
- Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics may raise potassium
- Lithium levels may increase
- NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, can affect kidney function
- Other blood-pressure medicines may 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.