What is Perindopril Erbumine: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan 13, 2021  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Perindopril Erbumine overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Aceon

Generic Names:

  • Perindopril Erbumine

Uses:

  • Treats high blood pressure and coronary artery disease (CAD). This medicine is an ACE inhibitor.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antihypertensive, Cardiovascular Agent, Renal Protective Agent

Forms:

  • Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What form(s) does Perindopril Erbumine come in

  • Tablet

What are common Perindopril Erbumine doses?

  • Tablet 2MG

  • Tablet 4MG

  • Tablet 8MG

Common Perindopril Erbumine prescriptions

  • Perindopril Erbumine
    2mg tablet

  • Perindopril Erbumine
    4mg tablet

  • Perindopril Erbumine
    8mg tablet

How to take Perindopril Erbumine

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Drink plenty of fluids if you exercise, sweat more than usual, or have diarrhea or vomiting.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Drink plenty of fluids if you exercise, sweat more than usual, or have diarrhea or vomiting.

Perindopril Erbumine contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to perindopril or another ACE inhibitor, or if you are pregnant, or if you have a history of angioedema.

Perindopril Erbumine warnings

  • It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

  • Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, low blood pressure, diabetes, or an autoimmune disorder (including lupus, scleroderma, or other collagen vascular disease).

  • This medicine may cause the following problems: Angioedema (severe swelling), including head, neck, and intestinal swellingLow blood pressureKidney problemsLiver problems

  • This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

  • Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.

  • This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Perindopril Erbumine interactions

  • Do not use this medicine together with aliskiren if you have diabetes or kidney disease.

  • Do not use this medicine together with sacubitril. Do not use this medicine and sacubitril/valsartan within 36 hours of each other.

  • Some foods and medicines can affect how perindopril works. Tell your doctor if you are using the following: Cyclosporine, gold injection, heparin, lithiumAnother blood pressure medicine, including an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)Diuretic (water pill, including amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, indomethacin, naproxen)

  • Ask your doctor before you use any medicine, supplement, or salt substitute that contains potassium.

  • Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Perindopril Erbumine side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Severe stomach pain (with or without nausea or vomiting)

  • Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow eyes or skin

  • Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting

  • Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, trouble breathing, numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips

  • Fever, chills, sore throat, body aches

  • Change in how much or how often you urinate, problems urinating

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Dry cough