Perindopril + Indapamide: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Perindopril + Indapamide is a combination blood pressure medicine. It is a prescription medicine used for high blood pressure. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 2 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Perindopril + Indapamide works

Perindopril is an ACE inhibitor that reduces angiotensin II, a hormone that narrows blood vessels, so the vessels relax. Indapamide is a thiazide-like diuretic that helps the kidneys remove extra salt and water and also widens blood vessels directly. Together they lower blood pressure more than either does alone.

What is Perindopril + Indapamide used for?

• High blood pressure

Perindopril + Indapamide is used to treat high blood pressure in adults, particularly when one medicine alone has not brought it under control. Having both ingredients in one tablet simplifies treatment. Keeping blood pressure in a healthy range over time lowers the risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure and kidney damage. It is usually taken long term, even when you feel completely well.

Side effects of Perindopril + Indapamide

Most people tolerate Perindopril + Indapamide well. The side effects mentioned most often are:

• Dry cough
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Muscle cramps
• Passing more urine

Get emergency help for swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat or difficulty breathing. See a doctor promptly if you faint, have a very irregular heartbeat, or develop severe muscle weakness or confusion.

Precautions and warnings

• Do not take Perindopril + Indapamide if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, and tell your doctor straight away if you become pregnant.
• Your doctor will check kidney function and blood salts such as sodium and potassium, especially at the start.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, gout, diabetes, or a past episode of angioedema.
• Mention lithium, other diuretics, potassium supplements, anti-inflammatory painkillers and medicines that affect heart rhythm.
• Stand up slowly and avoid driving if you feel dizzy, and keep taking it regularly even when you feel well.

Frequently asked questions about Perindopril + Indapamide

What is the price of Perindopril + Indapamide in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Perindopril + Indapamide products currently in stock range from Rs 398 to Rs 2,145 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Preterax Tablet at Rs 398. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Perindopril + Indapamide are available in Pakistan?

Perindopril + Indapamide is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Triplixam (Servier Research & Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd), Preterax (Servier Research & Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd Research & Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd) and Coversyl (Servier Research & Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd).

Do I need a prescription for Perindopril + Indapamide?

Yes. Perindopril + Indapamide is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Perindopril + Indapamide be used during pregnancy?

Do not take Perindopril + Indapamide if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, and tell your doctor straight away if you become pregnant.

Are all Perindopril + Indapamide brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Perindopril + Indapamide in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Perindopril + Indapamide brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 5 products containing Perindopril + Indapamide from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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