Zimpril 8mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used to reduce the risk of cardiac events like a heart attack in patients with coronary artery disease and who have had a heart attack and/or surgery to improve the blood supply to the heart. 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.

Zimpril 8mg Tablet contains Perindopril erbumine, 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). Zimpril 8mg Tablet relaxes and widens the blood vessels, thereby lowering the blood pressure and making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. 

Take Zimpril 8mg Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on the dosage and duration based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, headache, weakness, vomiting, and nausea. Most of these side effects of Zimpril 8mg 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 normal; doing so may worsen your condition. Avoid taking Zimpril 8mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Zimpril 8mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years. Zimpril 8mg Tablet may cause dizziness and weakness, so drive or operate machinery only if you are alert. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Zimpril 8mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Additionally, it is also used to reduce the risk of cardiac events like a heart attack in patients with coronary artery disease and who have had a heart attack and/or surgery to improve the blood supply to the heart. Zimpril 8mg Tablet contains Perindopril erbumine, 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). Zimpril 8mg Tablet allows constricted blood vessels to relax and, therefore, helps lower high blood pressure.

• Cough
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Headache 
• Vision disturbances
• Ankle swelling
• Weakness
• Vomiting

Do not take Zimpril 8mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of the contents, ACE inhibitors, if you are taking sacubitril, valsartan, or aliskiren. Inform your doctor if you have/had kidney problems, dialysis, heart problems, liver dysfunction, diabetes, dehydration, angioedema, collagen vascular disease, or primary aldosteronism. Consult your doctor if you develop signs of infection or jaundice. Avoid taking Zimpril 8mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Zimpril 8mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18years. Zimpril 8mg Tablet may cause dizziness and weakness, so drive or operate machinery only if you are alert. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Zimpril 8mg Tablet may interact with medication used for heart failure, high blood pressure (nitroglycerin, aliskiren, losartan, valsartan, olmesartan, candesartan, captopril, enalapril), epilepsy and anxiety medications (pregabalin), diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide, bumetanide, chlorthalidone, and indapamide), NSAIDs (naproxen, ibuprofen, indomethacin, celecoxib), narcotic analgesics (codeine) and medication used for mania and depression (lithium).

Drug-Food Interaction: 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 Zimpril 8mg Tablet.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have/had 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.

• NITROGLYCERIN
• ALISKIREN
• LOSARTAN
• CANDESARTAN
• CAPTOPRIL
• ENALAPRIL
• PREGABALIN
• HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
• FUROSEMIDE
• BUMETANIDE
• CHLORTHALIDONE
• INDAPAMIDE
• NAPROXEN
• INDOMETHACIN
• CELECOXIB
• CODEINE
• LITHIUM

• Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week.

• Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products.

• Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet.

• 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 acid 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 lower your elevated blood pressure.

• Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, then immediately contact your doctor.
• Inform your doctor if you are due to undergo any surgery, LDL apheresis (removal of cholesterol from blood), or desensitisation treatment.
• Regular kidney function, blood pressure, and electrolyte level monitoring are advised.

Hypertension: It is a chronic condition in which the blood exerts increased pressure on the artery walls. 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. Ideal blood pressure should be between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg.