Aceon
Pronounced: A-see-on
Generic name: Perindopril erbumine
What is the Aceon most important information I should know about Aceon?Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or planning aAceon pregnancy. Aceon could cause birth defects in the baby if you take the medication duringAceon pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth control. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor Aceon right away if you become pregnant during treatment. Aceon can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you Aceon to be awake and alert.
Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy Aceon sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can lead to very low bloodAceon pressure, electrolyteAceon disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking Aceon. Drink Aceon 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily while you are taking this medication.
What is Aceon?
Aceon is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.
Aceon is used to treat high blood pressureAceon (hypertension) and to prevent heart attack in people with coronary artery disease.
Aceon may also beAceon used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with Aceon my healthcare provider before taking Aceon?Do not use this medication if you areAceon allergic to Aceon or to any other ACE inhibitor, such as benazepril (Lotensin), captoprAceon il (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), or trandolapril (Mavik).
Before using Aceon, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
liver disease;
heart disease or congestive heart failure;
diabetes; or
a connective tissueAceon disease such as Marfan syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis.
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use Aceon, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special Aceon tests during treatment.FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use this medication without Aceon telling your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Aceon could cause birthAceon defects in the baby if you take the medication during pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth control.Aceon Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnantAceon during treatment. It is not known whether Aceon passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not useAceon this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take Aceon?
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.
Aceon can be taken with orAceon without food.
Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can lead to very low blood pressure,Aceon electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking Aceon. Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily 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. YourAceon 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 Aceon. 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 Aceon at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose of Aceon?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose with Aceon?Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Symptoms of a Aceon overdose may include feeling extremely dizzy or light-headed, or fainting.
What should I avoid while taking Aceon?Aceon can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can further lower your blood pressure and may increase some of the side effects of Aceon. Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking Aceon, unless your doctor has told you to.
What are the possible side effects of Aceon?Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; severe stomach pain; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
feeling light-headed, fainting;
urinating more or less than usual, or not at all;
ACEONÒ (perindopril erbumine) Tablets is the tert-butylamine salt of perindopril, the ethyl ester of a non-sulfhydryl angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Perindopril erbumine is chemically described as (2S,3aS,7aS)-1-[(S)-N-[(S)-1-Carboxy-butyl]alanyl]hexahydro-2-indolinecarboxylic acid, 1-ethyl ester, compound with tert-butylamine (1:1). Its molecular formula is C19H32N2O5C4H11N. Its structural formula is:
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Why is this drug prescribed?
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Aceon is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. It can be taken alone or in combination with thiazide diuretics that help rid the body of excess water. Aceon belongs to a family of drugs called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It works by preventing a chemical in your blood called angiotensin I from converting into a more potent form that increases salt and water retention in your body. Aceon also improves the flow of blood through the circulatory system.
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Most important fact about this drug
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You must take Aceon regularly for it to be effective. Since blood pressure declines gradually, it may be several weeks before you get the full benefit of the drug; and you must continue taking it even if you are feeling well. Aceon does not cure blood pressure; it merely keeps it under control.
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How should you take this medication?
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Aceon can be taken with or without food.
--If you miss a dose...
Take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 doses at the same time.
--Storage instructions...
Store at room temperature, protected from moisture.
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What side effects may occur?
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If any side effects develop, they are usually mild and are likely to disappear as therapy continues. However, if any do appear, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Aceon.
More common side effects may include:
Cough, dizziness, headache, leg pain, light-headedness, nasal inflammation, sore throat, upper respiratory infection, weakness
Rare side effects may include:
Angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat, arms, or legs, and difficulty swallowing), arm pain, fever, heart palpitations, indigestion, muscle tension, purple spots on the skin, sinusitis, viral infection
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Pronounced: A-see-on
Generic name: Perindopril erbumine
What is the Aceon most important information I should know about Aceon?Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or planning aAceon pregnancy. Aceon could cause birth defects in the baby if you take the medication duringAceon pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth control. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor Aceon right away if you become pregnant during treatment. Aceon can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you Aceon to be awake and alert.
Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy Aceon sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can lead to very low bloodAceon pressure, electrolyteAceon disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking Aceon. Drink Aceon 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily while you are taking this medication.
What is Aceon?
Aceon is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.
Aceon is used to treat high blood pressureAceon (hypertension) and to prevent heart attack in people with coronary artery disease.
Aceon may also beAceon used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with Aceon my healthcare provider before taking Aceon?Do not use this medication if you areAceon allergic to Aceon or to any other ACE inhibitor, such as benazepril (Lotensin), captoprAceon il (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), or trandolapril (Mavik).
Before using Aceon, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
liver disease;
heart disease or congestive heart failure;
diabetes; or
a connective tissueAceon disease such as Marfan syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis.
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use Aceon, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special Aceon tests during treatment.FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use this medication without Aceon telling your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Aceon could cause birthAceon defects in the baby if you take the medication during pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth control.Aceon Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnantAceon during treatment. It is not known whether Aceon passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not useAceon this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take Aceon?
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.
Aceon can be taken with orAceon without food.
Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can lead to very low blood pressure,Aceon electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking Aceon. Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily 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. YourAceon 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 Aceon. 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 Aceon at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose of Aceon?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose with Aceon?Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Symptoms of a Aceon overdose may include feeling extremely dizzy or light-headed, or fainting.
What should I avoid while taking Aceon?Aceon can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can further lower your blood pressure and may increase some of the side effects of Aceon. Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking Aceon, unless your doctor has told you to.
What are the possible side effects of Aceon?Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; severe stomach pain; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
feeling light-headed, fainting;
urinating more or less than usual, or not at all;
ACEONÒ (perindopril erbumine) Tablets is the tert-butylamine salt of perindopril, the ethyl ester of a non-sulfhydryl angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Perindopril erbumine is chemically described as (2S,3aS,7aS)-1-[(S)-N-[(S)-1-Carboxy-butyl]alanyl]hexahydro-2-indolinecarboxylic acid, 1-ethyl ester, compound with tert-butylamine (1:1). Its molecular formula is C19H32N2O5C4H11N. Its structural formula is:
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Why is this drug prescribed?
Return to top
Aceon is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. It can be taken alone or in combination with thiazide diuretics that help rid the body of excess water. Aceon belongs to a family of drugs called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It works by preventing a chemical in your blood called angiotensin I from converting into a more potent form that increases salt and water retention in your body. Aceon also improves the flow of blood through the circulatory system.
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Most important fact about this drug
Return to top
You must take Aceon regularly for it to be effective. Since blood pressure declines gradually, it may be several weeks before you get the full benefit of the drug; and you must continue taking it even if you are feeling well. Aceon does not cure blood pressure; it merely keeps it under control.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
How should you take this medication?
Return to top
Aceon can be taken with or without food.
--If you miss a dose...
Take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 doses at the same time.
--Storage instructions...
Store at room temperature, protected from moisture.
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What side effects may occur?
Return to top
If any side effects develop, they are usually mild and are likely to disappear as therapy continues. However, if any do appear, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Aceon.
More common side effects may include:
Cough, dizziness, headache, leg pain, light-headedness, nasal inflammation, sore throat, upper respiratory infection, weakness
Rare side effects may include:
Angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat, arms, or legs, and difficulty swallowing), arm pain, fever, heart palpitations, indigestion, muscle tension, purple spots on the skin, sinusitis, viral infection
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