Peristar 2mg. 4mg. 8mg Tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 7 September 2007
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Mild to moderate hypertension and heart failure.
Dosage (summary)
4 mg once daily, may increase to 8 mg; start with 2 mg for heart failure.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 4-6 hours, Duration: 24 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Cardiac failure
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Avoid in pregnancy after first trimester; safety in lactation not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- Diuretics
- NSAIDs
- Potassium supplements
- Lithium
Contraindications
- Angioedema history
- Severe renal impairment
- Aortic stenosis
- Concomitant potassium-sparing diuretics
Common side effects
- Hypotension
- Cough
- Dizziness
- Hyperkalaemia
Counselling Points
- Take before meals
- Monitor blood pressure
- Report swelling or difficulty breathing
Serious warnings
- Risk of severe hypotension
- Angioedema risk
- Monitor renal function
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