Perindopril — brands & medicines in Pakistan
Pakistan mein Perindopril ke 1 brands available hain. Drug class: ACE Inhibitor (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor). Neeche se koi bhi brand select karein aur uses, dosage, side effects aur price dekhein.
Quick Answer
Perindopril is a ace inhibitor (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor) used in Pakistan for Hypertension — high blood pressure (BP control), Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, Post-MI secondary prevention. Available as 1 brand. Prescription required. Always confirm dose with a doctor or pharmacist.
What is Perindopril?
Perindopril is a ace inhibitor (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor) used in Pakistan for a range of medical conditions. Doctors and pharmacists in Pakistan recognize Perindopril under multiple brand names — currently 1 listed on PakVita (1 tablet). The information below is a synthesis from DRAP-registered medicine entries, BNF, and WHO Essential Medicines references.
Common indications
- Hypertension — high blood pressure (BP control)
- Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
- Post-MI secondary prevention
- Stable Coronary Artery Disease — EUROPA trial proven benefit
- Stroke prevention — with indapamide (PROGRESS trial in post-stroke patients)
- Diabetic nephropathy — renoprotection
Indication and dose vary by medical condition, age, weight, and other factors. Always confirm with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Typical dosage
As prescribed — once daily, preferably in the morning; dose titrated over weeks; renal function and potassium check 1-2 weeks after starting
This is a general adult guidance pattern based on the manufacturer's label for one of the Perindopril brands listed below. Children, elderly patients, pregnant women, and people with kidney or liver impairment usually need different dosing — confirm with your doctor.
Side effects
Common (usually mild)
- Dry persistent cough (khansi) — bradykinin accumulation; 20-30% South Asians; not an allergy
- Hypotension — especially first dose (chakkar)
- Dizziness / headache
- Fatigue
- Hyperkalaemia — potassium barhna
- Transient renal impairment (creatinine rise)
Serious — stop and see a doctor
- Angioedema — face/lip/tongue/throat swelling (rare but LIFE-THREATENING — airway obstruction; STOP drug, EMERGENCY — 115)
- Severe renal impairment (bilateral renal artery stenosis)
- Severe hyperkalaemia — cardiac arrhythmia
- Acute kidney injury — triple whammy (ACEi + diuretic + NSAID)
Important warnings
- ACE inhibitor cough — dry persistent cough in 20-30% South Asian patients; switch to ARB if intolerable
- Angioedema — rare but LIFE-THREATENING; STOP drug immediately, call emergency if lip/tongue/throat swelling
- PREGNANCY CONTRAINDICATED — Category D (2nd/3rd trimester); foetal renal toxicity, oligohydramnios
- Bilateral renal artery stenosis CONTRAINDICATED — acute renal failure risk
- First-dose hypotension — especially volume-depleted or diuretic-using patients
- Hyperkalaemia — especially with NSAIDs, potassium-sparing diuretics, or ARBs
Conditions treated
Perindopril brands in Pakistan (1)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Perindopril used for in Pakistan?
Perindopril is commonly used for Hypertension — high blood pressure (BP control), Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, Post-MI secondary prevention, Stable Coronary Artery Disease — EUROPA trial proven benefit, and other indications. It belongs to the ace inhibitor (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor) drug class.
What is the typical dosage of Perindopril?
Typical adult dosing is described by manufacturers as: "As prescribed — once daily, preferably in the morning; dose titrated over weeks; renal function and potassium check 1-2 weeks after starting". Always confirm dose, duration, and timing with a qualified doctor or pharmacist — dose depends on indication, weight, age, kidney/liver function, and other medications.
What are the common side effects of Perindopril?
Common side effects include Dry persistent cough (khansi) — bradykinin accumulation; 20-30% South Asians; not an allergy, Hypotension — especially first dose (chakkar), Dizziness / headache, Fatigue, Hyperkalaemia — potassium barhna, Transient renal impairment (creatinine rise). Most are mild and resolve as the body adjusts. Stop the medicine and contact a doctor if side effects are severe, persistent, or include allergic symptoms (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty).
When should I stop Perindopril and see a doctor?
Stop Perindopril and seek urgent medical care if you experience: Angioedema — face/lip/tongue/throat swelling (rare but LIFE-THREATENING — airway obstruction; STOP drug, EMERGENCY — 115); Severe renal impairment (bilateral renal artery stenosis); Severe hyperkalaemia — cardiac arrhythmia; Acute kidney injury — triple whammy (ACEi + diuretic + NSAID). These are serious signs that need immediate attention.
Is Perindopril available without a prescription in Pakistan?
Prescription required.
What brands of Perindopril are available in Pakistan?
1 brand of Perindopril is listed on PakVita: 1 tablet. Browse the brand list below and click any name for prices, dosage, and full information.
Sources
- DRAP Registered Drug Products Database — Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
- British National Formulary (BNF) — BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press
- WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. — World Health Organization