Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Perindopril
Drug Class
Ace Inhibitor
ATC Code
C09AA04
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Amlodipine besylate belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood ves...
How to Take It
1
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take amlodipine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your
Safety Alerts
Cardiogenic shock, aortic stenosis, unstable angina, hypersensitivity to dihydropyridines
Important Warnings
Within one month of MI, impaired hepatic function, renal impairment, surgery/anaesthesia, hyerptensive crisis
Side Effects
HeadacheoedemafatiguenauseaGI upsetflushing and dizzinessrashgingival hyperplasiamood changesdry mouthpalpitationsdyspnoeamuscle crampsastheniaRarely
Drug Interactions
K+ sparing diuretics or K+ supplements
lithium
antidepressants.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Not recommended.
Price Intelligence
Rs 426.05
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 01 Jul, 2024
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 426.05
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Perindopril, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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