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Coversyl tablet 2 mg 10’s

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Coversyl tablet contains Perindopril | belongs to ACE inhibitor

Alternate brands of Coversyl tablet 2 mg 10’s

Brand Name Price Savings
Hartace tablet 8 mg 10’s  160.00 You can save 23.06
Hartace tablet 4 mg 10’s  120.00 You can save 63.06
Dopril tablet 4 mg 10’s  138.00 You can save 45.06
Dopril tablet 2 mg 10’s  92.00 You can save 91.06
Coversyl tablet 4 mg 10’s  248.89 You will pay -65.83 more
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How it works

Coversyl tablet 2 mg 10’s makes blood flow more smoothly by preventing the production of certain natural chemicals that tighten the blood vessels.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Coversyl tablet 2 mg 10’s

  • Body pain
  • Chills severe
  • Cough
  • Nasal congestion
  • Runny Nose severe
  • Headache severe
  • Sore throat severe
  • Abdominal and stomach pain
  • Bladder pain
  • Trouble with swallowing
  • Swelling severe

Uses of Coversyl tablet 2 mg 10’s

What is it prescribed for?

  • Hypertension

    This medicine is used to reduce high blood pressure caused by genetic and/or environmental factors.

  • Coronary artery disease

    This medicine is used in the treatment of stable coronary artery disease to reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality and heart attacks.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is about 1 to 2 hours after administration of the dose.

  • Duration of Effect

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is about 24 hours.

  • Safe with Alchohol?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is it habit forming?

    No habit forming tendency has been reported.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

When not to use?

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Coversyl tablet 2 mg 10’s or any other ACE inhibitor.

  • Angioedema

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors induced angioedema or hereditary angioedema due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

  • Aliskiren

    Coadministration of aliskiren and this medicine is not recommended due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. This risk is especially higher in the elderly population and in patients with diabetes and kidney diseases.

  • Severe renal impairment

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe renal impairment (CrCl =< 30 ml/min/1.7 m2) due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
  • Pregnancy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

  • Breast-feeding

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

General Warnings
  • Aliskiren

    Coversyl tablet 2 mg 10’s is not recommended for use in combination with aliskiren due to the increased risk of serious side effects. This risk is especially higher in diabetic patients. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be done under your doctor's supervision.

  • Hypotension

    This medicine may cause hypotension, especially when used in combination with other high blood pressure medicines. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended during treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments should be done based on the clinical condition.

  • Hyperkalemia

    This medicine may significantly increase the potassium levels in the blood. This may cause serious adverse effects. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

  • Hepatic failure

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of hepatic failure. Close monitoring of liver function is recommended for such patients. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

  • Surgery and anesthesia

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients undergoing surgery or anesthesia due to the increased risk of a very low blood pressure. It is advised that you inform the doctor/surgeon about all your current medications before undergoing any surgery or anesthesia. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

Interaction with Medicines
  • Allopurinol severe
  • Aliskiren severe
  • Insulin moderate
  • Diclofenac moderate
  • Candesartan severe
Disease interactions
  • severe

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with bone marrow suppression due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of complete blood count is necessary for such patients. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

  • moderate

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

  • moderate

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions
  • It is recommended to avoid a high potassium diet during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Your doctor/dietitian will suggest an appropriate diet for you to avoid high intake of potassium.

General Instructions

Take Coversyl tablet 2 mg 10’s exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Other details

  • Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • May cause sleepiness

References

Additional Information:

what are the adverse effects of Coversyl tablet 2 mg 10’s?

Localised skin rashes, or flushing, angioneurotic oedema, nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, asthaenia, headache, mild cough. Decreases in haemoglobin, red cells and platelets. Reversible increase in blood urea and creatinine. Proteinuria, pruritus, hypotension, dysgeusia, GI upset, muscle cramps, paraesthesia, dizziness, visual disturbance, tinnitus, dyspnoea. Hyperkalaemia, rarely, blood dyscrasias.

What happens if I miss a dose of Coversyl tablet 2 mg 10’s?

Adults: Perindopril (as terbutylamine): Hypertension: 4 mg once in the morning, may be increased to 8 mg once in the morning, if necessary, after one month of treatment. Maximum 8 mg daily. Elderly: Initially 2 mg once in the morning for one month, then adjusted according to response. Maximum 8 mg daily.
Hypertension, if used in addition to diuretic, or in cardiac decompensation or volume depletion: 2 mg once in the morning, may be increased according to response, if necessary, after one month of treatment. Maximum 8 mg daily.
Heart Failure (adjunct): Initially 2 mg once daily in the morning for 2 wk, then increased if tolerated to 4 mg once daily. Prophylaxis of cardiac events following myocardial infarction or revascularization in stable coronary artery disease: Initially 4 mg once daily in the morning for 2 wks, then increased if tolerated to 8 mg once daily. Elderly: Initially 2 mg once daily for one wk, then increased if tolerated to 4 mg once daily for one wk, then increased if tolerated to 8 mg once daily.
Perindopril (as arginine): Hypertension: Adults: Initially 5 mg once in the morning for 1 mth, subsequently adjusted according to response; if used in addition to diuretics, in elderly, in renal impairment, in cardiac decompensation, or in volume depletion, initially 2.5 mg once daily; max 10 mg daily.
Heart Failure: Initially 2.5 mg once daily in the morning under close medical supervision, increased after 2 wk to max 5 mg once daily if tolerated.
Following myocardial infarction or revascularization: Initially 5 mg once daily in the morning increased after 2 wk to 10 mg once daily if tolerated; Elderly: 2.5 mg once daily for 1 wk, than 5 mg once daily for 1 wk, thereafter increased to 10 mg once daily if tolerated.
Children: Not recommended.

One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver Coversyl tablet 2 mg 10’s. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.

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1 review for Coversyl tablet 2 mg 10’s

  1. Sardar Shahid

    quality medicine but delivery is slow & charges are high. Must reduce delivery charges as here are so many other companies which deliver cheaper and faster.

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