Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Perindopril
Drug Class
Ace Inhibitor
Chemical Class
Indole
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
C09AA04
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Perindopril is an ACE inhibitors . ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Perindopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypert...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Indole
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agents pharmacological group
It belongs to Indole. It belongs to Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor-ACEI pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Perindopril is 368.46.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
2 mg — As recommended.
For Congestive heart failure: Dose may be increased to 4 mg once blood pressure acceptability has been demonstrated.
2
Adult · PO
4 mg — As recommended.
For Hypertension: once daily.
3
Adult · PO
4 to 8 mg — As recommended.
Increased to max. after 1 month therapy
4
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Take each
5
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to perindopril or if: you have hereditary angioedema
you recently took a heart medicine called sacubitril
or you are allergic to any other ACE inhibitor, such as benazepril, captopril, enalapril, fosinopril, lisinopril , moexipril, quinapril, ramipril, or trandolapril
Do not take perindopril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto)
If you have diabetes, do not use perindopril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine)
Important Warnings
Renal impairment, hepatic impairment
close monitoring is required, surgery/anaesthesia
Side Effects
Astheniamood disturbancesleep disturbanceflushingangioneurotic oedemataste disturbancenauseaabdominal painfatigueheadachelow haemoglobinred cells and platelets countsreversible increase in blood urea and creatinineproteinuriaskin rashes
Drug Interactions
K+ sparing diuretics or K+ supplements
lithium
antidepressants.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Not recommended.
Storage
Tab Store Below 25°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 598.5
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 59.85 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 348.1
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 598.5
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Perindopril, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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4mg
+ Amlodipine
Rs 269.5
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0.625mg
+ Indapamide
Rs 279.6
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Coversyl Plus
1.25Mg
+ Indapamide
Rs 522.5Rs 52.25/unit
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Amlod-P
5mg
+ Amlodipine
Rs 359.96 ceiling
ATCO LABORATORIES LIMITED
Amlod-P
10mg
+ Amlodipine
Rs 426.05 ceiling
ATCO LABORATORIES LIMITED
Coversam
5mg
+ Amlodipine, Perinndopril
Rs 316.5
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Coversam
10mg
+ Amlodipine, Perinndopril
Rs 328
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Coversam
+ Amlodipine, Perinndopril
Rs 401.8
SERVIER
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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