Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This is a combination of two medicines that controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke.You can take Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet at any time of day, on empty stomach, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor???s advice while taking this medicine.It may cause side effects like ankle swelling, headache, cough, weakness, shortness of breath, and tiredness. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This might raise the level of potassium in the blood, hence avoid potassium rich food or supplements. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet usually does not affect alertness but dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure may occur in some patients. This may affect your driving ability.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.

- Liver : CAUTION

Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

If you miss a dose of Perindosyl AM 5mg/4mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

strip of 10 tablets

Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: CARDIAC

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Store below 30?C

Ankle swelling
Headache
Tiredness
Palpitations
Increased potassium level in blood
Sleepiness
Cough
Taste change
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Decreased blood pressure
Upset stomach
Erectile dysfunction
Eczema