Coversyl-AM 4/10 Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Servier India Private Limited
Active Ingredient	Amlodipine (10mg) + Perindopril erbumine (4mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	449

FAQ

What if you forget to take Coversyl-AM Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Coversyl-AM 4/10, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Coversyl-AM 4/10 Tablet Reviews

Coversyl-AM 4/10 is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This is a combination of two medicines that controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke.

You can take Coversyl-AM 4/10 at any time of day, on empty stomach, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.

It may cause side effects like ankle swelling, headache, cough, weakness, shortness of breath, and tiredness. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This might raise the level of potassium in the blood, hence avoid potassium rich food or supplements. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.

How Coversyl-AM 4/10 Tablet Works

Coversyl-AM 4/10 is a combination of two medicines:.

How to Use Coversyl-AM 4/10 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Coversyl-AM 4/10 is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Coversyl-AM 4/10 Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure): Coversyl-AM 4/10 relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Uses of Coversyl-AM 4/10 Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Coversyl-AM 4/10 Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Coversyl-AM 4/10.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Coversyl-AM 4/10 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Coversyl-AM 4/10 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Coversyl-AM 4/10 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Coversyl-AM 4/10 usually does not affect alertness but dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure may occur in some patients. This may affect your driving ability.

Liver ^CAUTION

Coversyl-AM 4/10 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Coversyl-AM 4/10 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Coversyl-AM 4/10 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Coversyl-AM 4/10 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Quick Tips

Do not take Coversyl-AM 4/10 if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
You have been prescribed Coversyl-AM 4/10 for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.