Question 1

What is Amlodipine (Amlodipine Besilate); Perindopril; Indapamide used for?

Accepted Answer

High blood pressure (hypertension), especially when one or two medicines alone are not enough to control it

Question 2

How do you take Amlodipine (Amlodipine Besilate); Perindopril; Indapamide?

Accepted Answer

Take one tablet once a day, preferably in the morning before food. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water — do not crush or chew it. Your doctor will decide whether you need the lower strength (5/1.25/5 mg) or the higher strength (10/2.5/5 mg) based on how well your blood pressure is controlled.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Amlodipine (Amlodipine Besilate); Perindopril; Indapamide?

Accepted Answer

Dizziness or lightheadedness (especially when you stand up quickly), swelling of the ankles or feet, dry cough, headache, feeling tired or weak

Question 4

Who should not take Amlodipine (Amlodipine Besilate); Perindopril; Indapamide?

Accepted Answer

People allergic to Amlodipine, Perindopril, Indapamide, or any similar medicines (ACE inhibitors, sulfonamide-related drugs), pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with severe kidney or liver problems, people with very low blood pressure, people who have ever had swelling of the face or throat from using blood pressure medicines before, and people with low potassium levels.

Question 5

Is Amlodipine (Amlodipine Besilate); Perindopril; Indapamide safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

This medicine is NOT safe during pregnancy — it can seriously harm your unborn baby, especially in the second and third trimesters — and it is not recommended during breastfeeding. If you become pregnant or plan to become pregnant, stop taking it and see your doctor immediately.

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