About the drug

The main active ingredient contained in Coversyl is Perindopril, which is an ACE inhibitor lasting for long durations. It is used to treat high heart failure, blood pressure, or stable coronary artery disease. It enables smooth flow of blood by preventing the production of certain natural chemicals that cause tightening of the blood vessels.

Uses of the drug

Perindopril belongs to a category of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, or ACE inhibitors. It is used for a number of different purposes. This drug is prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, or to protect your blood vessels and heart from damage after a heart attack or after following certain procedures.

Working of the drug

The active constituent present in this drug is Perindopril which is an ACE inhibitor that prevents your body from creating a hormone known as angiotensin II.

Perindopril does this by blocking or inhibiting a chemical called angiotensin-converting enzyme. This cause widening of your blood vessels and helps in reducing the amount of water returned back into your blood by your kidneys.

This drug action helps in lowering of the blood pressure in people with hypertension or blood pressure which is higher than normal. People with high blood pressure do not feel unwell most of the times and if they don’t seek treatment at the right time, high blood pressure can damage their heart and blood vessels, leading to a heart stroke or attack.

Manufacturer

Coversyl is manufactured by Servier Laboratories. It is available on our website and you can buy Coversyl online from alldaychemist.com.

Dosage form and strength

Coversyl is available in the strength combination of 2 mg containing an active constituent Perindopril in it. You can buy Coversyl 2 mg online, visit alldaychemist.com where you’ll get medicines at the best deal.

Before taking the drug

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions before taking this medication:

• If you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or planning to become pregnant
• If you are taking any prescription/nonprescription medication, herbal product, or dietary supplement
• If you are allergic to any sort of medicine, food, or other substance
• If you have a history of heart problems, blood vessel problems, liver problems, bone marrow problems, diabetes, or kidney problems or transplantation
• If you have an autoimmune disease
• If you are dehydrated or have low blood volume
• If your blood potassium levels are high, blood sodium levels are low, or are on a low-salt (sodium) diet
• If you are on dialysis or are scheduled to have surgery or receive anesthesia

Dosage:

How much to take the drug?

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.

How to take the drug?

Coversyl comes in the form of a tablet and is to be taken orally by mouth as directed by your physician, usually once or twice per day. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

For how long to take it?

Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day. It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. It may take several weeks before you get the full benefit of this drug.

Overdose:

If you overdose, talk to your doctor or poisons information center for instructions. Take medical help as soon as possible.

Miss dose:

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose and restart with your usual dosing schedule, if it is almost time for the next dose. Don’t take an extra dose in order to catch up.

Side effects of the drug

Dizziness, tiredness, lightheadedness, or dry cough may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects last for long or get worse, see your doctor immediately.

Common drug interactions

Some products that may interact with this drug are drugs that weaken the immune system (such as sirolimus, everolimus), aliskiren, sacubitril, lithium, certain gold injections, drugs that may increase blood potassium levels (such as losartan or valsartan, birth control pills having drospirenone).

Warning:

Things to remember:

• Don’t use expired drugs.
• Always take the medicine as prescribed by the doctor.
• Keep a complete record of all the medicines you are taking along with this drug.