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AMH 2022 section 6.3.3
PERINDOPRIL (per-in-doe-pril)
Note: 5mg of perindopril arginine (eg Coversyl) = 4mg of perindopril erbumine (eg Idaprex, Perindo).
RAMIPRIL (ram-i-pril)
PERINDOPRIL + INDAPAMIDE (per-in-doe-pril + in-dap-a-mide)
PERINDOPRIL + AMLODIPINE (per-in-doe-pril + am-lo-dip-in)
Common name: ACE inhibitors
Not included in this monograph — see AMH for information:
Not included in this monograph — see AMH for information:
Cough
Headache
Dizzy
Kidney trouble — damage may get worse
Allergic reaction
If swollen face and throat make it hard to breathe — think of allergy
Old people — use lower dose
Pregnant
Kidney trouble — use lower dose
Urgent medical consult
if face and throat start to swell
PERINDOPRIL or RAMIPRIL with
Do not stop taking medicine — you may not feel different, but medicine will help stop heart attack and stroke
Return to clinic straight away if swelling of the lips or mouth OR have trouble breathing
Blood pressure
Blood test
Check kidney function (UEC), potassium level before starting medicine and after 1–2 weeks, then every 6–12 months
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