ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine), an anti-hypertensive drug (ACE inhibitors) is prescribed to treat the patients with hypertension, circulatory heart failures and diabetic nephropathy. ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) inhibits the renin-angiotensin system which increases the blood pressure. ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) is given as a monotherapy or in combination with other drugs to treat the disease. ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine), a pro-drug is contraindicated in pregnant women.
Who should not take ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine)?
ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) is contraindicated in patients with pre-existing medical conditions like diabetes, heart and circulatory diseases, connective tissue disorders like SLE (lupus) and Rheumatoid Arthritis and kidney diseases. You should not take ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine), if you are taking drugs like lithium, enalapril, quinapril, ramipril, digoxin, gentamicin, diuretics and potassium supplements. According to Food and Drug Administration, ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) is a Pregnancy Category – C drug in the first trimester and then it is Category - D drug that can cause serious side effects in unborn foetus. If you are pregnant mother or expecting a pregnancy, you should not take ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine). If you are lactating mother, you need to consult the Physician before taking ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine).
ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) Side Effects:
ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) can cause mild to moderate adverse effects. The common side effects are dizziness, infections, excretion of protein in urine with fever and weakness and palpitations. Some of the mild but uncommon side effects are increase in serum potassium levels, cough, skin rashes, nausea and GI disturbances. The moderate or sometimes life threatening complications like anaphylaxis like drug reactions, severe hypotension, liver damage, blood cells dyscrasias and renal problems like alteration is serum BUN.
How should I take ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine)?
The daily recommended dosage for the ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) differs with each of the medical conditions. The daily recommended dose of ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) to treat: Hypertension - 4 – 8 mg once daily and in patients with nephropathy and hypertension – 8 mg. The following instruction should be followed to take the ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) – 5 mg (Daily): (1) You can take ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) anytime disregard of food intake. 2) Take ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) while you are sitting or standing up. 3) Take ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) with 6 to 8 ounces (about 1 cup) of plain water. Do not take ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) with any other drink besides plain water. Do not take ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) with coffee, tea, juice, milk or other dairy drinks. 4) Swallow ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) on a whole. Do not chew the tablet or keep ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) in your mouth to melt or dissolve. After taking ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) you must wait at least 30 minutes BEFORE: 1) lying down. You may sit, stand, or do normal activities like read the newspaper or take a walk. 2) Eating or drinking anything except plain water.
Keep taking ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) for as long as your health care provider tells you. To treat your medical problems or keep you away from these problems, you have to take ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) as often and in the way ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) as prescribed.
What should I know before I take ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine)?
- Take ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
- ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) can be taken with or without food.
- For ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) dosage one must follow his doctor's instructions.
- Check your blood electrolytes and blood pressure regularly to monitor the body’s response to ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine).
- If you are pregnant or expecting the pregnancy, you should not take ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine). Stop taking ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) immediately, if you clinically detect pregnancy.
- It is important to take ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) regularly to get the most benefit, as directed by the Physician.
- Avoid body water losing outdoor activities, strenuous exercises and hot weather that may cause dehydration.
- ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) can cause dizziness and you should avoid driving vehicles or handling hazardous machineries after you took ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine).
- If you have pre-existing medical conditions like electrolytic imbalance with or with out kidney or heart disease, low BP and water imbalance, you should tell your Physician about the medical problem.
- Do not stop taking ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Even after your symptoms improve, you may require continuous treatment for quite some time, as directed by the Physician.
- Store ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) as per the instructions on the label and keep away from children and pets.
What happens if I miss a dose of ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine)?
Take the missed dose of ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) as soon as you remember, during the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and take ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) next day as routine dose. Do not take a double dose of the medication.
What happens if I overdose of ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine)?
In case of drug overdose, try to seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Where can I get more information on ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine)?
ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) prescribed patients, who try to place an order for ACEON (Perindopril Erbumine) from an online pharmacy store, can place their prescription order at the CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canadian pharmacy store.
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