Coversyl 5 mg Tablets Tablet (Perindopril Arginine) — Uses, Dosage & NAFDAC

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What is this drug?

Perindopril arginine is a blood pressure-lowering medicine (ACE inhibitor) that works by relaxing your blood vessels so blood can flow more easily, reducing the workload on your heart.

What is it used for?

High blood pressure (hypertension)heart failureprevention of heart attack and stroke in people with heart disease

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High Blood Pressure

How it works

Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), preventing conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II and reducing systemic vasoconstriction, aldosterone secretion, and sodium retention. This results in vasodilation, decreased peripheral vascular resistance, and reduced blood pressure.

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You need a doctor's prescription to buy this drug.

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How to take this drug

Take one tablet once a day in the morning, before food. The usual starting dose is 5 mg (one Coversyl 5 mg tablet), and your doctor may increase it to 10 mg daily depending on how your body responds. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.

What if I Miss a Dose?

If you miss a dose, skip it and take your next dose at the usual time the following morning. Do not take two tablets at once to make up for the missed one.

What to watch out for

Only buy Coversyl or perindopril from a licensed pharmacy — do not buy from roadside vendors or open markets, as fake versions are common. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly because your blood pressure feels fine — high blood pressure is a silent killer and needs ongoing treatment. Do not share your prescription with someone else who has high blood pressure, as doses must be individually determined by a doctor.

Common Side Effects

Dry cough that won't go away
dizziness or light-headedness (especially when you stand up quickly)
headache
feeling weak or tired

Serious Side Effects

Swelling of the face
lips
tongue or throat that makes it hard to breathe (this is an emergency — go to the hospital immediately)
sudden severe dizziness or fainting
signs of kidney problems like very little or no urine output.

Drug Interactions

Avoid using potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium while on this drug, as it can raise potassium to dangerous levels. NSAIDs like ibuprofen (common in Nigeria for body pain) can reduce the effectiveness of perindopril and harm your kidneys. Alcohol can increase the blood pressure-lowering effect and make you feel very dizzy or faint.

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Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Warning

Do NOT take perindopril if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant — it can seriously harm or kill your unborn baby; also avoid it while breastfeeding, and talk to your doctor about a safer alternative.

Who Should NOT Take This

People allergic to perindopril or any other ACE inhibitor
anyone who has ever had swelling of the face or throat from a blood pressure medicine
pregnant women
people with severe kidney disease
and diabetics already taking aliskiren.

How to Store

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat — Nigerian weather can be very hot, so avoid leaving it in your car or near windows. Keep the tablets in their original container and far out of children's reach.

For information only — not medical advice. Always talk to a doctor or pharmacist before changing your medication.

Coversyl 5 mg Tablets