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
History of angioneurotic oedema associated with ACE therapy, hereditary or idiopathic angioneu-rotic oedema, severe renal or hepatic failure, renal artery stenosis, hyperkalaemia/hypokalaemia, hepatic encephalopathy, sulphonamide sensitivity, haemodialysis uncompensated heart failure
Important Warnings
Renal impairment, monitor renal function before and during treatment
Monitor serum electrolytes volume & electrolyte depletion, immuno-suppression, surgery/anaesthesia
Side Effects
HeadacheoedemafatiguenauseaGI upsetflushing and dizzinessrashgingival hyperplasiamood changesdry mouthpalpitationsdyspnoeamuscle crampsastheniaRarely
Drug Interactions
K+ sparing diuretics or K+ supplements
NSAIDs
antidiabetic agents
baclofen
neuroleptics
tricy-clic antidepressants
antihypertensives
corticosteroids
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Not recommended.
Storage
Tab Store Below 25°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 279.6
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 279.6
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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