Coversyl 2 mg Tablet

Coversyl 2 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 2 mg of perindopril erbumine in each tablet. Perindopril belongs to the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor class, which is used to treat high blood pressure and may also be prescribed for certain heart-related conditions. By helping relax blood vessels, Coversyl 2 mg Tablet can make it easier for the heart to pump blood. It is the 2 mg tablet strength, so the dose is specific and should be used exactly as directed by a clinician.

How it works: Perindopril in Coversyl 2 mg Tablet blocks ACE, an enzyme that helps make angiotensin II, a substance that narrows blood vessels. With less angiotensin II, the blood vessels relax and widen, which helps lower blood pressure and reduce the heart's workload.

Coversyl 2 mg Tablet is a lower-strength tablet compared with Coversyl 4 mg Tablet, and it is often chosen when a doctor wants a smaller starting dose or a gentler dose adjustment. This can be useful for people who are more sensitive to blood pressure medicines, older adults, or patients being started and monitored carefully. The 2 mg strength is not interchangeable with the 4 mg tablet unless your prescriber tells you to change the dose.

• High blood pressure
• Heart disease prevention in selected patients
• Support for blood vessel relaxation
• Doctor-directed cardiovascular treatment

• Swallow Coversyl 2 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it at the same time each day if your prescriber has given you a regular schedule.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist says it is okay.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the exact dose and duration prescribed for Coversyl 2 mg Tablet.

Each Coversyl 2 mg Tablet provides 2 mg of perindopril erbumine. Your doctor decides how often it should be taken and whether the dose is adjusted over time; some patients may take it once daily, but the schedule must be individualized. Do not change the dose or take more tablets per day than prescribed.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Perindopril Erbumine may include:

• Dry cough
• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Low blood pressure, especially after the first doses or dose increases
• Upset stomach

• Coversyl 2 mg Tablet can cause a strong drop in blood pressure, especially when starting treatment or increasing the dose.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, heart failure, dehydration, or are on a low-salt diet.
• This medicine can increase potassium levels, so potassium supplements or salt substitutes may be risky unless prescribed.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy; ACE inhibitors are not used during pregnancy.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this tablet affects you, because dizziness can occur.
• Alcohol may worsen dizziness or low blood pressure.
• Tell your prescriber about any history of angioedema or swelling after ACE inhibitor use.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes
• Diuretics or water pills
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Other blood pressure medicines, including ARBs or aliskiren
• Lithium

Store Coversyl 2 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat.