About perindopril tert butylamine
ACE inhibitor
Used for
- High blood pressure
- Heart failure
- Reducing cardiovascular risk in selected people with coronary artery disease
Usual adult dose
High blood pressure: usually 4 mg once daily, adjusted as needed. Heart failure: start low and increase gradually under supervision.
Common side effects
- Dry cough
- Dizziness or low blood pressure
- High potassium
- Kidney function changes
Important warnings
- Can cause serious harm or death to an unborn baby; avoid during pregnancy.
- Rarely causes swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat; this needs urgent care.
- Use caution with kidney disease, dehydration, or narrowed kidney arteries.
- Do not combine with sacubitril/valsartan within 36 hours.
Pregnancy
Not recommended; can seriously harm the developing baby, especially later in pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Generally avoided while breastfeeding a newborn or premature infant; alternatives may be preferred. Seek clinical guidance.
Interactions
- Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing medicines can raise blood potassium.
- NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, may affect kidney function and blood pressure control.
- Lithium levels may rise.
- 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.