Perigard D Tablet belongs to a class of medication called 'anti-hypertensive agents' prescribed alone or with other drugs to lower the raised blood pressure. Hypertension (High blood pressure) is a condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery walls becomes so high that it causes health problems, such as heart disease.

Perigard D Tablet contains two medicines: Perindopril (blood pressure-lowering agent) and Indapamide (diuretics or water pills). Perindopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme or ACE inhibitor that lower increased blood pressure by blocking a naturally occurring substance known as angiotensin II (that tightens your blood vessels). It allows these constricted blood vessels to relax and helps lower high blood pressure. On the other hand, Indapamide (diuretic) increases the amount of urine passed out from the kidneys. But unlike other water pills, it does not increase urine output. It effectively reduces excess fluid overload in the body and treats oedema (swelling) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, both help lower high blood pressure, reducing heart attack or stroke chances.

Perigard D Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The doctor will adjust your dose according to your condition and response to the medicine. Sometimes, you may experience headaches, tiredness, slow heart rate, and nausea. Most of these side effects of Perigard D Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Even if your blood pressure becomes normal, you should not stop using Perigard D Tablet . Doing so may worsen your condition. Tell your doctor if you have had or currently have liver, kidney, or heart problems. In pregnancy and lactation, Perigard D Tablet should only be taken after consulting your doctor. You should regularly monitor your blood pressure and heart rate. Please tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or are allergic to Perigard D Tablet . Reducing the amount of table salt (sodium chloride) in your food often relieves the body's swelling.

Perigard D Tablet is primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), reduce the heart's workload, and reduce the risk of any future heart attack or stroke. It contains two medicines: Perindopril (blood pressure-lowering agent) and Indapamide (diuretics or water pills). Perindopril lowers the increased blood pressure by blocking a naturally occurring substance known as angiotensin II (that tightens your blood vessels). It allows these constricted blood vessels to relax and helps lower high blood pressure. On the other hand, Indapamide (diuretic) increases the amount of urine passed out from the kidneys. But unlike other water pills, it does not increase urine output too much. Thus, both help lower high blood pressure, reducing heart attack or stroke chances.

Perigard D Tablet should not be given to people allergic to Perigard D Tablet , have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease, pregnant women or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women. Perigard D Tablet is not recommended in neonates and children with worse kidney functioning (glomerular filtration rate <30 mL/min). The raised bilirubin level has been reported in some cases, so patients with liver diseases (like cirrhosis, jaundice, yellowing of skin/eye, etc.) should take the Perigard D Tablet with caution. Perigard D Tablet contains perindopril, which is a category D pregnancy drug, it can cause harm to the baby, so it is not recommended to be taken during pregnancy. Do not take Perigard D Tablet with alcohol as it may cause low blood pressure (hypotension) with symptoms of dizziness, drowsiness, weariness, or sleepiness. Tell your doctor you are using Perigard D Tablet before undergoing dental or other surgery. Your doctor might stop this medicine before the surgery. Perigard D Tablet contains Indapamide, which positively reacts to drug tests, so if you are an athlete, be aware if you are taking Perigard D Tablet and are undergoing a drug test.

• Create a well-balanced and healthy diet that includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, omega-3-rich foods, and lean protein sources.
• Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
• Avoid chronic stress, as it can raise your blood pressure.
• Spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
• Be mindful of salt; consume no more than 2,300 mg each day.
• Limit or avoid alcohol consumption.
• Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.

• Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, then immediately contact your doctor.

Hypertension: The blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to hypertension. High blood pressure is expressed as systolic/diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats or pumps out blood. Diastolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries between the heartbeats. Blood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg) by a blood pressure monitor called a sphygmomanometer. Some of the symptoms are headache, dizziness, nosebleeds, altered vision, chest pain, weakness, and shortness of breath. However, most of the time, the signs and symptoms of hypertension are none.