Pericard Plus1.25/4 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pericard Plus1.25/4 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Pericard Plus1.25/4 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Pericard Plus1.25/4 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Pericard Plus1.25/4 usually does not affect alertness but dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure may occur in some patients. This may affect your driving ability.
CAUTION
Pericard Plus1.25/4 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pericard Plus1.25/4 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.
CAUTION
Pericard Plus1.25/4 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pericard Plus1.25/4 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Pericard Plus1.25/4 1.25mg+4mg Tablet
Introduction
Pericard Plus1.25/4 is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of two medicines that helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to reduce the chances of any future hear ... Show more
Uses of Pericard Plus1.25/4
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side effects of Pericard Plus1.25/4
Common
Nausea
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Constipation
Vomiting
Headache
Vertigo
Dizziness
Altered vision
Numbness
Ringing in ear
Breathlessness
Indigestion
Allergic reaction
Skin rash
Itching
Cramps
Fatigue
How to use Pericard Plus1.25/4
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pericard Plus1.25/4 is to be taken empty stomach.
How Pericard Plus1.25/4 works
Pericard Plus1.25/4 is a combination of two medicines: Perindopril and indapamide which lower blood pressure effectively. Perindopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood ves ... Show more
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Pericard Plus1.25/4 for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It also lowers your risk of stroke and heart attack.
Take it in the morning with breakfast, to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
Pericard Plus1.25/4 may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Inform you doctor about any cough, or throat irritation that doesn't go away.
Pericard Plus1.25/4 may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or v ... Show more
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure, kidney function and the levels of salts such as potassium in your blood while you are ... Show more
Do not take Pericard Plus1.25/4 if you’re pregnant or planning pregnancy. It can cause birth defects or be fatal to your unborn baby.
Brief Description
Indication
Hypertension
Adult Dose
Oral
Hypertension
Adult: 1 tab once daily in the morning.
Renal Dose
Renal impairment:
CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation
<30 Avoid use.
30-60 Dose adjustment may be needed
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Severe renal impairment (CrCl <30 ml/min), hypokalaemia, severe hepatic impairment or hepatic encephalopathy, history of angioedema ... Show more
Mode of Action
Perindopril is an ACE inhibitor, which acts by inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, reducing the activity of the sympathetic ... Show more
Precaution
Impaired renal function, risk of hypotension and electrolyte imbalance. Regular monitoring of renal function and plasma levels of potassium are recomm ... Show more
Side Effect
Dry cough, headache, bradycardia, dizziness, asthenia, hypokalaemia and orthostatic hypotension. GI effects such as constipation, dry mouth, nausea, e ... Show more
Interaction
Additive effect with other antihypertensive agents and diuretics. Increased chance of hypokalaemia with corticosteroids, corticotropin and amphoterici ... Show more
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