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Used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, Coversyl 10mg is often prescribed for the following subjects: hypertension, congestive heart failure and stable coronary artery disease. So how should Coversyl 10mg be used for the best for the patient's health?
1. Effects of Coversyl 10mg
Coversyl contains the active ingredient perindopril, which belongs to the group of ACE inhibitors used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases: hypertension, congestive heart failure and stable coronary artery disease. The main ingredients of the drug include:Active ingredient: 6,790mg perindopril (equivalent to 10mg perindopril arginine). Excipients: lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, hydrophobic colloidal silica, sodium starch glycolate (type A), glycerol, hypromellose, copper chlorophyllin, macrogol 6000, titanium dioxide. With the above ingredients, the drug is very effective in the treatment of typical diseases such as:
Hypertension Treatment of hypertension Stable coronary artery disease Reduces the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with have a history of myocardial infarction and revascularization.
2. Refer to the dose of Coversyl 10mg
Before taking medication, the patient should have a medical examination. Based on your health status, age, gender, your doctor will advise you on the appropriate dose.
The following dosing information is shown below for each patient population:
Hypertension:
The recommended starting dose is 5mg once daily in the morning. Dosage may be increased to 10mg once daily after 1 month of treatment. Stable coronary artery disease:
Coversyl should be started at an initial dose of 5 mg once daily for two weeks, then increased to 10 mg once daily, depending on renal function and the 5 mg dose being well tolerated . Elderly patients should receive 2.5 mg once daily for the first week, then 5 mg once daily for the following week before increasing to 10 mg once daily depending on renal function. The dose should only be increased if the previous dose is well tolerated.
Currently, patients with kidney failure, liver failure and children should be very careful, only using the drug when prescribed by a qualified doctor.
Coversyl is prescribed to be taken once a day before breakfast.
3. In what cases should Coversyl 10mg not be used?
As recommended by the manufacturer and medical professionals, the drug is contraindicated in the following cases:
Allergic to the active ingredient or to any of its ingredients, or to any ACE inhibitor any other. History of angioedema related to previous use of ACE inhibitors. Hereditary or idiopathic angioedema. Pregnant women Coversyl is a prescription product, so it should only be used after being examined and prescribed by a qualified doctor. Avoid buying drugs on your own because this can seriously affect your health.
4. What should I do when I overdose and forget a dose of Coversyl?
In order for the drug to be most effective in treatment, patients should avoid forgetting or overdosing. Because they all cause negative effects on the health of the patient.Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to replace the missed dose.
Overdose: When overdosing, patients need to pay more attention to their health, if they notice conditions such as; hypotension, circulatory shock, electrolyte disturbances, kidney failure, rapid breathing, tachycardia, palpitations... it is necessary to quickly take the patient to medical facilities for a timely treatment plan.
Coversyl 10 drug needs to be used in the right dose, in the right amount, if necessary, the patient can set an alarm about the daily time to take the medicine.
The above is all important information about Coversyl 10mg, but is not a substitute for medical advice. Therefore, the use of the drug still needs to follow the instructions, indications and periodic health check-ups so that the doctor can give the best indications for the patient.
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