Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Perinndopril
Drug Class
Cardiac Care
Chemical Class
Calcium L-channel antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
What is Coversam?
Uses
Amlodipine besylate belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood ves...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Calcium L-channel antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
Amlodipine is the derivative of Amlodipine (Besylate). It is of Synthetic origin. It belongs to Calcium L-channel antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
5 to 10 mg — 24 hourly
Use 2.5 mg/dose QD PO, in small & fragile geriatric patients or those with hepatic insufficiency.Maximum dose: 10 mg/24hr
2
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.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 574.8
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 57.48 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 401.8
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 574.8
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Perinndopril, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Zodip
5Mg
Rs 39.9Rs 3.99/unit
Below approved ceilingZAFA PHARMACEUTICAL LAB
Neopres
5mg
Rs 52.3Rs 5.23/unit
Below approved ceilingBIOGENICS PHARMA
Lodopin
2.5mg
Rs 73Rs 7.3/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsMartin Dow
Hypotin
5Mg
Rs 85.5Rs 8.55/unit
Below approved ceilingSAFFRON PHARMACEUTICAL COMP
Lodopin
5Mg
Rs 86.2Rs 8.62/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsMartin Dow
Neopres
10mg
Rs 98.3Rs 9.83/unit
Below approved ceilingBIOGENICS PHARMA
Amlo-Q
5Mg
Rs 102.6Rs 10.26/unit
Below approved ceilingHIGH-Q INTERNATIONAL.
Hypotin
10mg
Rs 104.5Rs 10.45/unit
Below approved ceilingSAFFRON PHARMACEUTICAL COMP
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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