Coversyl
Perindopril tablets for high blood pressure and stable coronary artery disease. It stops a chemical in the blood from converting into a vessel-narrowing form.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Perindopril
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2mg · 4mg · 8mg
Coversyl is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Coversyl on your behalf.
Coversyl details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Stable Coronary Artery Disease
- Alternative names
- perindopril arginine
- Therapeutic class
- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- ACE Inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- heart failure
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; history of angioedema; hypersensitivity to perindopril
- Minor side effects
- cough; dizziness; headache
- Moderate side effects
- hyperkalaemia; hypotension; renal impairment
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Servier Laboratories
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- Lithium; Potassium Supplements; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
angioedema, requires immediate medical attention; neutropenia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Perindopril tablets for high blood pressure and stable coronary artery disease. It stops a chemical in the blood from converting into a vessel-narrowing form.
Mechanism of action
Prevents conversions of angiotensin I to its potent vasoconstricting form, lowering overall peripheral vascular resistance.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Can cause fetal harm and mortality. Contraindicated in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Coversyl names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Perindopril at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.