- Essential hypertension:
- PO 1 tab OD
Tablet:
- 10mg/2.5mg
- 5mg/1.25mg
- Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach
Perindopril: ACE Inhibitor. It acts primarily on the suppression of the plasma renin-angiotensin aldosterone system thus decreasing plasma angiotensin II concentration, leading to decreased vasopressor activity and reduced aldosterone secretion.
Indapamide: Thiazide diuretic. It inhibits sodium reabsorption in distal renal tubules, resulting in increased excretion of water and of sodium, potassium and hydrogen ions.
- Decreased blood pressure
- Cough
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Back Pain
- Headache
- Chills
- Fever
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
- Taste disturbances
- Hypersensitivity to drug/ingredients
- Untreated decompensated heart failure
- Pregnancy
- Enalapril
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Amiodarone
- Amiloride
Drug Status
Availability | Prescription only |
Pregnancy | Contraindicated |
Breastfeeding | Contraindicated |
Schedule | Not controlled |
BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bi Preterax | 10mg/2.5mg | Tablet | 30’s | Les Laboratoires | Harley’s Ltd |
Bi Preterax | 5mg/1.25mg | Tablet | 30’s | Les Laboratoires | Harley’s Ltd |