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About Perigard 4 mg Tablet
Perigard 4 mg Tablet is primarily used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Hypertension (High blood pressure) is a condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery walls becomes so high that it causes health problems, such as heart disease.
Perigard 4 mg Tablet contains Perindopril, which lowers blood pressure by blocking the naturally occurring substance angiotensin II (which tightens your blood vessels).
You may sometimes experience headaches, ankle swelling, a slow heart rate, and nausea. Most of the side effects of Perigard 4 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Try not to stop taking this medicine on your own, even if your blood pressure becomes routine. Inform your doctor if you are allergic or hypersensitive to any component present in Perigard 4 mg Tablet or if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, plan to have a baby or if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe Perigard 4 mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risk.
Uses of Perigard 4 mg Tablet
Perigard 4 mg Tablet is used to treat hypertension and prevent heart attacks. The detailed uses of Perigard 4 mg Tablet are as follows:
- Management of Hypertension: Perigard 4 mg Tablet helps to lower high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, reducing the workload on the heart, and improving cardiovascular health.
- Treatment of Heart Failure: Perigard 4 mg Tablet is used to treat heart failure by reducing blood pressure and improving heart function, thereby alleviating symptoms and slowing disease progression.
- Reduction of Cardiovascular Risk: Perigard 4 mg Tablet helps to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes, in patients with hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions.
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Directions for Use
- Take Perigard 4 mg Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor.
- It is advised to take Perigard 4 mg Tablet once daily; however, follow your doctor’s recommendation regarding the dosage and duration.
- Swallow Perigard 4 mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Key Benefits
- Perigard 4 mg Tablet contains Perindopril, an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor.
- It reduces increased blood pressure by blocking a naturally occurring substance known as angiotensin II (which tightens your blood vessels).
- Perigard 4 mg Tablet allows these constricted blood vessels to relax, thereby helping lower high blood pressure.
- Perigard 4 mg Tablet does not cure high blood pressure (hypertension) but does help control it.
- In addition to this, Perigard 4 mg Tablet also reduces the physical effects of anxiety.
How Perigard 4 mg Tablet Works
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- Tell your doctor about the cough symptoms you're experiencing, which may be triggered by your medication.
- Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication, adding new medications, or providing guidance on managing your cough symptoms.
- Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, such as water, tea, or soup, to help thin out mucus and soothe your throat.
- Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your cough persists or worsens, consult your doctor for further guidance.
- If you experience low blood pressure symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting while taking medication, seek immediate medical attention.
- Make lifestyle modifications and adjust your medication regimen under medical guidance to manage low blood pressure.
- As your doctor advises, regularly check your blood pressure at home. Record your readings to detect any changes and share them with your doctor.
- Fluid intake plays a vital role in managing blood pressure by maintaining blood volume, regulating blood pressure, and supporting blood vessel function. Drinking enough fluids helps prevent dehydration, maintain electrolyte balance, and regulate fluid balance.
- Take regular breaks to sit or lie down if you need to stand for long periods.
- When lying down, elevate your head with extra pillows to help improve blood flow.
- Avoid heavy exercise or strenuous activities that can worsen low blood pressure.
- Wear compression socks as your doctor advises to enhance blood flow, reduce oedema, and control blood pressure.
- If symptoms persist or worsen, or if you have concerns about your condition, seek medical attention for personalized guidance and care.
- Limit fruit intake to two servings a day, choose a low-potassium options like apples and strawberries.
- Restrict starchy vegetables like potatoes and pumpkin to half a cup daily.
- Avoid or limit foods like tomato products, high-bran cereals, and salty or sugary snacks.
- Limit dairy products to 200g of yoghurt or 300ml of milk per day.
- Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
- Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
- Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
- Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
- Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
- Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
- To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
- Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
- Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
- Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
- Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
- Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
- Rest well; get enough sleep.
- Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
- Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
- Limit alcohol and caffeine.
- Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
- Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
- Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
- Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
- Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.
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Drug Warnings
- Perigard 4 mg Tablet should not be given to people who are allergic to Perigard 4 mg Tablet , have low blood pressure (less than 90 mmHg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease, pregnant women or women planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women.
- Besides this, tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure (hypotension), heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, or are currently on dialysis.
- Perigard 4 mg Tablet is not recommended in neonates and children with worse kidney functioning (glomerular filtration rate <30 mL/min).
- The raised bilirubin level has been reported in some cases, so patients with liver diseases (like cirrhosis, jaundice, yellowing of skin/eye, etc.) should take the Perigard 4 mg Tablet with caution.
- Do not take Perigard 4 mg Tablet with alcohol as it may cause low blood pressure (hypotension) with symptoms of dizziness, drowsiness, weariness, or sleepiness.
- Tell your doctor you are using the Perigard 4 mg Tablet before undergoing dental or other surgery. Your doctor might stop this medicine before the surgery.
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Combining Aliskiren with Perigard 4 mg Tablet can increase the risk of low blood pressure, high potassium levels, and kidney damage.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Perigard 4 mg Tablet with Aliskiren is not recommended, but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Combining Tizanidine with Perigard 4 mg Tablet can increase the risk of low blood pressure.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Tizanidine with Perigard 4 mg Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
Using Teriflunomide together with Perigard 4 mg Tablet can increase the risk of liver problems.
How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Perigard 4 mg Tablet and Teriflunomide, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Taking Perigard 4 mg Tablet with telmisartan may increase the risk of side effects such as low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and high blood potassium.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, telmisartan can be taken with Perigard 4 mg Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of high potassium such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Maintain adequate fluid intake during treatment with these medications. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
Combining Potassium gluconate with Perigard 4 mg Tablet can cause hyperkalemia(high levels of potassium in blood) which increase the risk of kidney problems and abnormal heart rhythm..
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Perigard 4 mg Tablet with Potassium gluconate together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Taking Perigard 4 mg Tablet with trimethoprim can cause hyperkalemia(high levels of potassium in blood) which can increase the risk of kidney problems and abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Perigard 4 mg Tablet with Trimethoprim can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Co-administration of Allopurinol with Perigard 4 mg Tablet may increase the risk of severe allergic reactions and infections.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Allopurinol and Perigard 4 mg Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you develop throat tightness, shortness of breath, itching, rash, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, fever, and/or muscle pain or weakness, signs of infection or experience chills, fever, sore throat, extreme tiredness, body pains, or other flu-like symptoms, contact your doctor immediately . Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Amiloride when taken with Perigard 4 mg Tablet may cause a hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in blood).
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking amiloride and Perigard 4 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor if you experience symptoms including fatigue, disorientation, numbness or tingling, and irregular heartbeats. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking Perigard 4 mg Tablet with lomitapide can increase the risk of liver problems.
How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Perigard 4 mg Tablet and Lomitapide, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
Using Perigard 4 mg Tablet together with potassium hydrogencarbonate may significantly increase potassium levels in the blood.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Perigard 4 mg Tablet with Potassium hydrogencarbonate can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
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Lentils, Orange Juice, Oranges, Raisins, Potatoes, Salmon Dried, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Coconut Water, Beans, Beetroot, Broccoli, Bananas, Apricots, Avocado, Yogurt
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Perigard 4 mg Tablet with potassium-containing foods can increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in the blood). Avoid moderately high or high potassium dietary intake with Perigard 4 mg Tablet, as it can lead to an interaction.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
- Regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm Hg.
- Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
- Limit sodium chloride (table salt) intake to 2300 mg or less per day; 1500 mg or less is ideal for most adults.
- If you are taking alcohol, then only one serving for women and two for men is advisable.
- Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
- Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
- Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to help lower your elevated blood pressure.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Perigard 4 mg Tablet may enhance the hypotensive (low blood pressure) effect of this drug. For better advice, you should consult your doctor about whether you can take Perigard 4 mg Tablet with alcohol.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
The use of Perigard 4 mg Tablet or any ACE inhibitors is usually contraindicated during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. It may cause harm to the developing fetus. Hence, you should always consult your doctor before using Perigard 4 mg Tablet .
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Using Perigard 4 mg Tablet is not recommended during breastfeeding.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Drive with caution, Perigard 4 mg Tablet may cause blurry vision, and dizziness or weariness may occur.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Rare elevations in liver enzymes (such as bilirubin) have been observed while taking Perigard 4 mg Tablet , so it must be taken with caution. If you have a history of liver disease or condition, your doctor may need to adjust the dose.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Perigard 4 mg Tablet should be used with caution, especially in cases of severe kidney disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. Perigard 4 mg Tablet should be given with precaution in hemodialysis conditions.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Perigard 4 mg Tablet is not recommended for children. The safety and effectiveness of Perigard 4 mg Tablet have not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children by competent authorities worldwide. If necessary, your doctor will decide whether to give Perigard 4 mg Tablet or not.
Heart
Perigard 4 mg Tablet is generally safe and beneficial for many heart patients, particularly those with high blood pressure. However, it must be used under a doctor's supervision.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Perigard 4 mg Tablet is considered safe for use in elderly (geriatric) patients, but with careful monitoring and dose adjustment as needed.
FAQs
Perigard 4 mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Perigard 4 mg Tablet contains Perindopril, and it reduces increased blood pressure by blocking a naturally occurring substance known as angiotensin II (that tightens your blood vessels). Perigard 4 mg Tablet relaxes and widens the blood vessels. This lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. However, Perigard 4 mg Tablet does not cure high blood pressure (hypertension) but does help control it.
No, alcohol should be avoided while taking Perigard 4 mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness. It enhances the hypotensive (low blood pressure) effect of Perigard 4 mg Tablet . For better advice, you should consult your doctor about whether you can take Perigard 4 mg Tablet with alcohol.
No, it is a prescribed drug given by a physician for preventing specific medical conditions. Taking it on your own can cause unwanted side effects.
The use of Perigard 4 mg Tablet is not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy. The use of Perigard 4 mg Tablet or any ACE inhibitors is usually contraindicated during the second and third trimester of pregnancy. Hence, you should always consult your doctor's doctor before using Perigard 4 mg Tablet .
It is advised to continue your medication even after your blood pressure is under control or normal, as it can suddenly rise at any time. If you have any discomfort, please consult your doctor immediately.
Usually, Perigard 4 mg Tablet is prescribed for a long-term treatment ranging from months to years for treating heart-related conditions and disorders. However, taking it on your own for years without a doctor's consent can be fatal. Hence, take it only as long as your doctor has prescribed it.
Before surgery, you should inform your doctor that you are taking Perigard 4 mg Tablet to reduce your blood pressure when used along with anaesthesia, which is given before a major operation.
If you forget to take Perigard 4 mg Tablet , take it as soon as you remember, then continue taking it at the usual times. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
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