Perindopril
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Cardiac & Hypertension treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Take orally once or twice daily with a glass of water, with or without meals. Maintain consistent daily timing. First dose should preferably be taken at bedtime to prevent first-dose hypotension.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Persistent dry hacking cough (due to bradykinin accumulation), dizziness, headache, fatigue, nausea, orthostatic hypotension. Rare/Severe: Boxed warning: Fetal toxicity in pregnancy; life-threatening angioedema (swelling of face, lips, tongue, larynx, gut), hyperkalemia, acute renal failure, and neutropenia/agranulocytosis.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Black box warning: Fetal toxicity; discontinue immediately if pregnancy is detected. Absolute contraindication in patients with a history of ACE inhibitor-associated angioedema and bilateral renal artery stenosis. Monitor serum creatinine and potassium regularly. Do not take potassium supplements.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Perindopril
Found 3 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Perindopril Erbumine 8mg Tablets
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to the potent vasoconstrictor angiotensin II, reducing peripheral arterial resistance, decreasing aldosterone secretion, and inhibiting the enzymatic degradation of bradykinin, producing potent vasodilation and cardioprotection. Indicated for essential hypertension, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), post-myocardial infarction, and diabetic nephropathy.
Perindopril Erbumine 4mg + Indapamide 1.25mg Tablets
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to the potent vasoconstrictor angiotensin II, reducing peripheral arterial resistance, decreasing aldosterone secretion, and inhibiting the enzymatic degradation of bradykinin, producing potent vasodilation and cardioprotection. Indicated for essential hypertension, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), post-myocardial infarction, and diabetic nephropathy.
Amlodipine 5mg + Perindopril 4mg Tablets
Amlodipine (or S-Amlodipine, the pure chirally active enantiomer with lower incidence of ankle edema) is a third-generation dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It inhibits transmembrane influx of extracellular calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle and cardiac muscle through L-type channels, resulting in potent peripheral arterial and coronary vasodilation with an exceptionally long half-life (30-50 hours). Indicated for essential hypertension, chronic stable angina pectoris, and vasospastic (Prinzmetal's) angina.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Perindopril.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perindopril Erbumine 8mg Tablets | 10's | ₹75.00 | COVERSYL | ₹265.41 | 72% Save |
| Perindopril Erbumine 4mg + Indapamide 1.25mg Tablets | 10's | ₹65.63 | COVERSYL, PERINDPRIM | ₹205.00 | 68% Save |
| Amlodipine 5mg + Perindopril 4mg Tablets | 10's | ₹30.94 | COVERSYL, PENDICARD | ₹174.14 | 82% Save |
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