Amlodipine + Perindopril is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amlodipine + Perindopril is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Amlodipine + Perindopril safe for pregnant women?
Amlodipine + Perindopril can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Amlodipine + Perindopril safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Amlodipine + Perindopril may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Amlodipine + Perindopril should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Amlodipine + Perindopril on the Kidneys?
Amlodipine + Perindopril may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amlodipine + Perindopril on the Liver?
Amlodipine + Perindopril has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Amlodipine + Perindopril on the Heart?
Side effects of Amlodipine + Perindopril rarely affect the heart.
Amlodipine + Perindopril should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amlodipine + Perindopril unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlodipine + Perindopril habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amlodipine + Perindopril has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Amlodipine + Perindopril
When consumed with certain foods, Amlodipine + Perindopril may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlodipine + Perindopril
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Amlodipine + Perindopril with alcohol.
Yes, Amlodipine + Perindopril can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Amlodipine + Perindopril comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
Yes, Amlodipine + Perindopril can cause erectile dysfunction. It is uncommon side effects of this drug. If you experience erectile dysfunction after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor, they might give you an alternate therapy.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Amlodipine + Perindopril is safe to take a long time, even for the rest of life. In fact, it works well I you take it for a long time.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvasc® (amlodipine besylate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 540, 549, 550
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 147-148
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Aceon (perindopril erbumine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 503
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 163-169
