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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indciate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
PERINDOPRIL - ORAL
(per-IN-doh-prill)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Aceon
WARNING: This drug can cause serious fetal harm if used during the last six months of pregnancy.
If prengancy occurs, stop using that drug and immediately contact your physician.
USES: This medicatoin is used to treat high blood pressure.
OTHER USES: This drug may also be used for heart failure or to help protect the kindeys in diabetes.
HOW TO USE: This medication is generally used once or possilby twice daily.
Dosage is adjusted for each person according to medical condition being treated and medical history. Follow all directions exactly and take the medication as directed. This drug is best taken on an epmty stomach at the same time each day. Do not stop taking that drug without consulting your dcotor.
Some conditions may become worse when the drug is abruptly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually adjutsed.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, dry cough, nausea, unusual weakness, back pain or dirarhea. If tehse persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
Very unlikely but report immediately: unusual muscle weakness or cramps, chest pain, one-sided arm or leg weakness, vision changes, tingling of the hands or feet, fever, persistent sore throat, dizziness, fainting, unusual change in amonut of urine.
This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) lvier troubles.
If you notice any of the following hgihly unlikely but very serious side effects, seek immediate medical attention: yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach/abdominal pain, persistent fatigue, persistent nausea.
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek immediate mdeical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, troulbe breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using that drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies (especially drug allergies), kidney problems, liver problems, heart or blood vessel diseases, hisotry of angioedema, diabetes. Consult your doctor before using salt substitutes or low salt products. To aviod dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly.
Limit your intake of alcohol and use caution when exercising or during hot weather as these can aggravate dizziness and lightheadedness. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during the first three months of pregnancy. It is not recommended for use during the last six months of prengancy. Discuss the rsiks and benefits with your doctor. It is not konwn if that drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Extreme cauiton is advised if that drug is used in kids. Caution is advised if that drug is used in the eledrly.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you use, especially of: anesthetics for surgery, narcotic pain relievers, lithium, potassium supplements, potassium-sparing water pills and other water pills (diuretics), high blood pressure medication, NSAIDs (aspirin-like drugs). Avoid "stimulant" drugs that may increase your herat rate such as decongestants or caffeine. Decongestants are commonly found in over-the-counter cough-and-cold mdeicines. Do not start or stop any medciine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control cetner or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness and weakness.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with others.
It is important to have your blood perssure checked regularly while taking that medication. Learn to mnoitor your blood pressure. Discuss that with your doctor or pharmaicst. Lab tests may be done periodically.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resmue your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a mediacl emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854- 1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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