Perigard-D 2mg/0.6mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Perigard-D 2mg/0.6mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of two medicines that helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to reduce the chances of any future heart attack and stroke.
Perigard-D 2mg/0.6mg Tablet should be taken on empty stomach, preferably in the morning to avoid frequent urination at night. 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.
Nausea, taste change, diarrhea, and indigestion are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or do not go away. Let your doctor know about cough or throat irritation that does not go away. Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst. If dizziness happens, rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.
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. You should have your blood pressure, kidney function and the levels of salts such as potassium checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
Uses of Perigard-D Tablet
Benefits of Perigard-D Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Perigard-D 2mg/0.6mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. 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.
Side effects of Perigard-D Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Perigard-D
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Constipation
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Vertigo
- Dizziness
- Altered vision
- Ringing in ear
- Indigestion
- Allergic reaction
- Skin rash
- Itching
- Cramps
- Fatigue
- Taste change
- Breathlessness
- Nosebleeds
- Weakness
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Dryness in mouth
- Decreased appetite
How to use Perigard-D 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. Perigard-D 2mg/0.6mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Perigard-D Tablet works
Perigard-D 2mg/0.6mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Perigard-D 2mg/0.6mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Perigard-D 2mg/0.6mg Tablet 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
Perigard-D 2mg/0.6mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Perigard-D 2mg/0.6mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Perigard-D 2mg/0.6mg Tablet 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.
Perigard-D 2mg/0.6mg Tablet 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.
Kidney
CAUTION
Perigard-D 2mg/0.6mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Perigard-D 2mg/0.6mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.
Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.
Liver
CAUTION
Perigard-D 2mg/0.6mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Perigard-D 2mg/0.6mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Perigard-D Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Perigard-D 2mg/0.6mg Tablet, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Perigard-D 2mg/0.6mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- It also lowers your risk of stroke and heart attack.
- Perigard-D 2mg/0.6mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Inform you doctor about any cough, or throat irritation that doesn't go away.
- Perigard-D 2mg/0.6mg Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure, kidney function and the levels of salts such as potassium in your blood while you are taking this medicine.
- Do not take Perigard-D 2mg/0.6mg Tablet if you’re pregnant or planning pregnancy. It can cause birth defects or be fatal to your unborn baby.
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Address: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.
Country of origin: India
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