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DOSAGE
Perindopril
CAS Registry Number 107133-36-8
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the
medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your
doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best
results from this medication.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Perindopril can be taken with or without food.
Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated.
This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney
failure while you are taking perindopril. Drink plenty of water each day
while you are taking this medication.
To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood pressure
will need to be checked on a regular basis. Your kidney or liver function
may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.
If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that
you are taking perindopril. You may need to stop using the medicine for a
short time.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medication
even if you feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.
Store perindopril at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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