Perigard 4 mg Tablet is anti-hypertensive medication, prescribed alone or in combination with other drugs. Perigard 4 mg Tablet belongs to angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, 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, an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor; 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. In addition to this, Perigard 4 mg Tablet also reduces the physical effects of anxiety.

You can take Perigard 4 mg Tablet with a meal or after/before a meal. Your doctor will advise you on the exact dosage and how often you have to take Perigard 4 mg Tablet based on your medical condition. You may sometimes experience headaches, ankle swelling, slow heart rate, and nausea. Perigard 4 mg Tablet may lower your blood pressure, especially if taken with alcohol. So, avoid driving and operating heavy machinery. Most of these side effects of Perigard 4 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve 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. Tell your doctor if you have had or currently have liver, kidney, or heart problems. 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. Before taking the Perigard 4 mg Tablet , inform your doctor about your medical history and ongoing therapies to rule out any potential adverse effects or interactions.

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 (that tightens your blood vessels). Perigard 4 mg Tablet allows these constricted blood vessels to relax and, therefore, help lower high blood pressure. However, 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.

• Cough

• Feeling dizzy or lightheaded

• Headaches

• Blurred vision

• Weakness

• Nausea (feeling sick)

Perigard 4 mg Tablet should not be given to the people allergic to Perigard 4 mg Tablet , have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease, pregnant women or 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Perigard 4 mg Tablet may interact with medication used for heart failure, high blood pressure (nitroglycerin, aliskiren, losartan, valsartan, olmesartan, candesartan, captopril, enalapril), epilepsy and anxiety medications (pregabilin), diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide, bumetanide, chlorthalidone, indapamide), NSAIDS (naproxen, ibuprofen, indomethacin, celecoxib), narcotic analgesics (codeine) and medication used for mania and depression (lithium).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid intake of high potassium and sodium intake. Including these in your diet might increase the level of potassium in your blood (hyperkalemia). Besides this, do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking Perigard 4 mg Tablet .

Drug-Disease Interactions: Perigard 4 mg Tablet should not be given in patients with angioedema (swelling), bone marrow suppression, congestive heart failure, hemodialysis (A medical procedure to remove fluid and waste products from the blood and to correct electrolyte imbalances), hyperkalemia (high potassium level), low blood pressure (hypotension), liver disease, and kidney dysfunction.

• ALISKIREN
• LITHIUM
• LOSARTAN
• OLMESARTAN
• HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
• FUROSEMIDE

• 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 in your daily diet to 2300 mg daily or less than 1500 mg 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.

Blood pressure is the measurement of the force our heart uses to pump blood to all body parts. Hypertension is a chronic condition when blood pressure is too high. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. High blood pressure (hypertension) can cause chest pain (angina), heart attack (when blood supply to the heart is blocked), brain damage (stroke), and kidney failure. High blood pressure can be diagnosed with the help of a blood pressure monitor or sphygmomanometer. Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart pumps blood out. On the other hand, diastolic pressure is when your heart is at the resting stage between heartbeats. If your blood pressure is 140/90 mm of Hg, it means the systolic pressure is 140 mm of Hg, and diastolic pressure is 90 mm of Hg. Ideal blood pressure should be between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg.