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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Hari Kumar , MBBS

About Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's

Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Additionally, it is also used to treat stable coronary artery disease. High blood pressure is a condition in which the blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels. Stable coronary artery disease is a condition in which the blood supply to the heart is blocked or reduced.
 
Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's is a combination of two drugs, namely: Amlodipine and Perindopril erbumine. Amlodipine relaxes the blood vessels, thereby improves blood flow. Perindopril erbumine widens the blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood through them. Together, Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's helps lower the blood pressure, thereby reduces the chances of heart problems such as heart attack and stroke.  
 
You are advised to take Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as oedema, headache, dizziness, nausea, and abdominal pain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's is not recommended during early pregnancy and should not be taken when more than 3months pregnant as it may cause serious harm to the baby. Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers and children. Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

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Uses of Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's

Hypertension (high blood pressure), stable coronary artery disease

Medicinal Benefits

Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's is a combination of two drugs, namely: Amlodipine and Perindopril erbumine. Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and/or stable coronary artery disease. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes the blood vessels, thereby improving blood flow. Perindopril erbumine is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor that widens the blood vessels; this makes it easier for the heart to pump blood through them. Together, Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's helps treat hypertension, thereby reducing the chances of heart problems such as heart attack and stroke.

Side Effects of Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's

  • Oedema
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Flushing
  • Light-headedness due to low blood pressure
  • Tiredness
  • Weakness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Directions for Use

Take Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's before a meal. Swallow Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have angioedema, severe water retention, low blood pressure, or low blood potassium. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, heart problems, gout, parathyroid gland problems, heart failure, collagen disease, atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries), excess acid in the blood, liver/kidney problems, if you are on a low-salt diet, if you are taking lithium/potassium-sparing diuretics, or if you are taking any other blood pressure-lowering medicines. Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's is not recommended during early pregnancy and should not be taken when more than 3 months pregnant as it may cause serious harm to the baby. Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers and children. Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmlodipineDantrolene
Critical
PerindoprilAliskiren
Critical

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AmlodipineDantrolene
Critical
How does the drug interact with Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's:
Using Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's together with dantrolene may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's with Dantrolene can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek medical attention if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
PerindoprilAliskiren
Critical
How does the drug interact with Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's:
Combining Aliskiren with Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's can increase the risk of low blood pressure, high potassium levels, and kidney damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's with Aliskiren is not recommended, but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineSirolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's can make Sirolimus may increase the risk of angioedema (a condition associated with swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, throat, and occasionally also the hands and feet).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's and Sirolimus, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor if you notice any swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, throat, hands and feet or have trouble breathing or swallowing. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmlodipineDolasetron
Severe
How does the drug interact with Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's:
Using dolasetron together with Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's and Dolasetron, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms, like feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or your heart beating irregularly, it's important to call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmlodipinePhenobarbital
Severe
How does the drug interact with Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's:
Using phenobarbital and Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's may drastically lower Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of phenobarbital with Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineEnzalutamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's:
Using a combination of Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's and enzalutamide may drastically lower Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's blood levels, making the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's with enzalutamide can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineRifabutin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's:
Using Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's and rifabutin together may lower Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's with rifabutin, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Consult the doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipinePhenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's:
Using Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's and phenytoin together may drastically lower Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's with phenytoin can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineSimvastatin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's:
Taking simvastatin with Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's may result in considerably higher blood levels of simvastatin and may increase the risk of side effects (liver damage and rhabdomyolysis - an uncommon but serious illness characterized by the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's with simvastatin can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have unexplained muscular pain, soreness, or weakness while using simvastatin, especially if these symptoms are accompanied by fever or dark-colored urine, consult the doctor immediately. However, if you develop a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmlodipineLemborexant
Severe
How does the drug interact with Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of lemborexant and Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's may increase the blood levels of lemborexant.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's with Lemborexant can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience abnormal sleep patterns, worsening of depression, changes in heartbeat, or headache. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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AMLODIPINE-5MG+PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE-8MGPotassium rich foods
Moderate

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AMLODIPINE-5MG+PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE-8MGPotassium rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Lentils, Orange Juice, Oranges, Raisins, Potatoes, Salmon Dried, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Coconut Water, Beans, Beetroot, Broccoli, Bananas, Apricots, Avocado, Yogurt

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's with potassium-containing salt substitutes or potassium supplements can cause high levels of potassium in the blood. Avoid taking potassium-containing salt substitutes or potassium supplements while being treated with Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • LITHIUM
  • DANTROLENE
  • ESTRAMUSTINE
  • SACUBITRIL+VALSARTAN
  • TRIAMTERENE
  • AMILORIDE
  • ALISKIREN
  • HEPARIN
  • TRIMETHOPRIM+SULFAMETHOXAZOLE
  • EPLERENONE
  • SPIRONOLACTONE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • You are advised to consume low salt and low-fat diet. 
  • Regular exercise is also recommended.
  • Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.
  • Practice meditation or yoga as it helps in managing stress.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels, kidney function and electrolyte levels while taking Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's is advised.
  • If you are due to undergo any surgery, inform the doctor that you are taking Coversyl-AM 8/5 Tablet 10's.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

High blood pressure (hypertension): It is a condition in which the blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to hypertension. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when the blood supply to the heart is blocked). High blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. Symptoms of high blood pressure include headache, dizziness, nose bleed, changes in vision, chest pain, weakness and dyspnoea (shortness of breath). However, most of the time, the signs and symptoms of hypertension are none.

Stable coronary artery disease: It is a condition in which the blood supply to the heart is blocked or reduced. Atherosclerosis (build-up of plaque in the arteries) is the main cause of stable coronary artery disease.

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