Coversyl
indicated to manage hypertension to support heart function.
Strengths: 4mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Coversyl Arginine
- Therapeutic class
ACE Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
ACE Inhibitor
- Contraindications
history of angioedema; pregnancy; renal artery stenosis
- Precautions and warnings
risk of symptomatic hypotension; regular renal function monitoring required
- Minor side effects
dizziness; dry cough
- Moderate side effects
headache; fatigue; hypotension
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
indicated to manage hypertension to support heart function.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Servier
- Onset Time
1 hour
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in the original container protected from moisture.
- Drug interactions
potassium-sparing diuretics; lithium; nsaids
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: contraindicated. Breastfeeding: not recommended.
Serious side effects
angioedema — requires immediate medical attention; hyperkalaemia — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
it inhibits the angiotensin-converting enzyme, preventing the conversion of angiotensin I to the potent vasoconstrictor angiotensin II.
Coversyl
indicated to manage hypertension to support heart function.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Perindopril
- Listed indication(s): Hypertension, Heart Failure, Stable Coronary Artery Disease
Available option
- 90 tablets - 4 mg7-4-mg-969