Coversyl
Developed to mitigate hypertension levels to support long-term cardiac safety and target systemic vasodilatory effects.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Perindopril
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2mg · 4mg · 8mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Coversyl, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Coversyl vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Coversyl details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Stable Coronary Artery Disease
- Alternative names
- perindopril arginine
- Therapeutic class
- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- ACE Inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- heart failure
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; history of angioedema; hypersensitivity to perindopril
- Minor side effects
- cough; dizziness; headache
- Moderate side effects
- hyperkalaemia; hypotension; renal impairment
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Servier Laboratories
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- Lithium; Potassium Supplements; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
angioedema, requires immediate medical attention; neutropenia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
developed to mitigate hypertension levels to support long-term cardiac safety and target systemic vasodilatory effects.
Mechanism of action
Prevents conversions of angiotensin I to its potent vasoconstricting form, lowering overall peripheral vascular resistance.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: Can cause fetal harm and mortality. Contraindicated in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Coversyl is the originator brand name, made by Servier Laboratories. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Servier Laboratories.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Perindopril is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.