Perindopril : Interaction with Food, Herbs and Alcohol

Written & Compiled by Madhumathi Palaniappan | Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team

Interaction of Perindopril with Food, Herbs and Alcohol - For your own safety It is important to understand and avoid the drug-food interaction and how to take the medication. Drug-food interaction can sometimes cause side effects and can even reduce the efficacy of the drug.

Perindopril is a long-acting ACE inhibitor, prescribed for high blood pressure, heart attack and heart failure.

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Perindopril Interactions with Food and Herbs

Salt Substitutes: If you are taking perindopril, you should avoid sodium, calcium and magnesium-rich foods. This combination may affect the blood pressure-reducing effect of perindopril.

Perindopril Interactions with Alcohol

Taking alcohol with perindopril is not recommended.

How to Take the Medication -

Perindopril is available in the form of tablet. You can take it 1-2 times in a day. Strictly follow the instructions given by your doctor and on the prescription label. Stick to the recommended dose. Try to take the medicine around the same time every day. You should not stop taking medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Perindopril for Medical Condition(s)

Diabetic Kidney Disease

Diabetic nephropathy refers to kidney damage due very high levels of blood sugar levels in diabetics.

Heart Attack- Lifestyle risks

Heart attack is the death of the heart muscle due to loss of blood supply. Simple guidelines to avoid heart attack are listed.

Diabetes and Hypertension

Diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure) are significant health problems worldwide, but like cardiac disease and fatty liver disease, people of Indian origin are disproportionately affected.

High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure or hypertension is a chronic condition, which usually lasts a lifetime once it is developed.

Heart Attack

Heart attack is the death of the heart muscle due to loss of blood supply. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Other names for heart attack include acute myocardial infarction, coronary thrombosis, and coronary ...

Prevention of Kidney Disease

Kidney damage is usually detected at advanced stages. Healthy lifestyle, keeping diabetes and blood pressure under check, and regular tests can help prevent it.

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