Perincov AM 5mg/4mg Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This is a combination of two medicines that controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke.

You can take Perincov AM 5mg/4mg Tablet at any time of day, on empty stomach, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.

It may cause side effects like ankle swelling, headache, cough, weakness, shortness of breath, and tiredness. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This might raise the level of potassium in the blood, hence avoid potassium rich food or supplements. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.

Uses of Perincov AM Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Perincov AM Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Perincov AM 5mg/4mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Side effects of Perincov AM Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Perincov AM

Ankle swelling
Headache
Tiredness
Palpitations
Increased potassium level in blood
Sleepiness
Cough
Taste change
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Decreased blood pressure
Upset stomach
Erectile dysfunction
Eczema

How to use Perincov AM Tablet

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. Perincov AM 5mg/4mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Perincov AM Tablet works

Perincov AM 5mg/4mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Perincov AM 5mg/4mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Perincov AM 5mg/4mg Tablet 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Perincov AM 5mg/4mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Perincov AM 5mg/4mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Perincov AM 5mg/4mg Tablet 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.

Kidney

CAUTION

Perincov AM 5mg/4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Perincov AM 5mg/4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.

Liver

CAUTION

Perincov AM 5mg/4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Perincov AM 5mg/4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

What if you forget to take Perincov AM Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Perincov AM 5mg/4mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Perincov AM 5mg/4mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Do not take Perincov AM 5mg/4mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Patient concerns

I am a patient of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.

Some times I had lot of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.

I'm type 2 diabetic patient with hypertension, l am taking following medicines Tezloc 40 - OD Glimisave Max-1 forte. BBF Glimisave Max-2 forte Cd Rozavel -5. Hs My usual blood pressure -80/145 Usual Blood glucose levels :fasting -120 PP-180 Hba1c - 7.6 Pl suggest me whether I need any change in medicines etc. I'm taking Januvia-100 also

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Cardiology

seems ok basically need control of blood pressure and hypertension get an ecg n echo done

High blood sugar lavel. Gallstone. High blood pressure

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Need to proper investigate and examine. So plz consult doctor nearby.or you can consult me at snergy multiple speciality clinic RD CITY ,BALJEET COMPLEX NEAR SRS MARKET SECTOR 52 gurgaon 9XXXXXX .Advice to maintain calories intake as per weight ,regular walk or aerobic exercises ,on time take your medicines and once a month visit your diabetologist for routine examination and investigations. Will definitely controlled your sugar and u can live healthy life.

High Sugar, high blood pressure

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

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