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Indications

Aceon is a blood pressure medication used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and reduce the risk of heart attacks in patients with coronary artery disease.

Perindopril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that relaxes the blood vessels in your body to improve blood flow. This action allows Aceon to reduce and maintain blood pressure levels and prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems thanks to its support of proper blood circulation.

Dosage and Administration

The dose of Aceon that is prescribed will vary depending on the individual and condition being treated. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions of use and read packaging labels carefully to ensure the best therapeutic results during treatment. Do not change your dose or suddenly stop using this medication without consulting your healthcare provider.

• Swallow tablets whole
• Take once or twice a day with or without food
• Drink plenty of fluids during treatment
• Take your doses at the same times each day
• Continue taking Aceon as prescribed even if you feel well
• Store at room temperature away from children and pets

For coronary artery disease:

• Most adults start by taking 4mg once a day
• After 2 weeks of treatment, doses can increase as needed and tolerated up to 8mg once daily
• Patients older than 70 should start by taking 2mg once a day for a week followed by 4mg daily for another week
• Doses can increase at intervals of a week as needed and tolerated up to 8mg each day

To treat hypertension:

• Adults should start by taking 4mg once daily
• Maintenance doses tend to range from 4 to 8mg once a day or divided into 2 doses
• Adults should not take more than 16mg a day
• Patients taking diuretic medicines may need to reduce their diuretic dose before treatment
• Patients older than 70 should take 4mg once a day or divided into 2 doses daily

Side Effects

Aceon may cause some side effects to develop while lowering your blood pressure and improving your blood flow. Speak with your healthcare provider for more information regarding any symptoms that you may encounter.

Common Aceon side effects:

• Dizziness
• Back pain
• cough

Serious Side Effects

Some more serious adverse reactions may occur during treatment with Aceon. Contact your healthcare provide right away if you develop any of the following side effects:

• Light-headedness, feeling faint
• Fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms
• Sores in your mouth and throat
• Little or no urination
• Swelling, rapid weight gain
• High potassium levels (nausea, slow or unusual heartbeat, weakness, loss of movement)
• Pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding
• jaundice

Allergic Reactions

Do not take Aceon if you are allergic to perindopril. Stop using this medication and call your healthcare provider immediately if you notice any of the following signs of an allergic reaction:

• Hives
• severe stomach pain
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling face, lips, tongue, or throat

Your risk of developing an allergic reaction to Aceon may be higher if you are of African American descent.

Cautions

• Do not take Aceon if you are pregnant. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant during treatment because the medication can cause harm to your unborn child.
• Do not use Aceon if you have ever had angioedema.
• If you have taken a medicine containing sacubitril, wait at least 36 hours before or after using it to take Aceon to avoid an adverse drug reaction.
• If you have diabetes, do not use Aceon with any medicine that contains aliskiren.
• To ensure your safety when using Aceon, tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had any of the following:
  • Kidney or liver disease
  • Heart disease or congestive heart failure
  • Diabetes
  • Connective tissue disease like Marfan syndrome, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis
• Ask your healthcare provider about the benefits and risks of breastfeeding while taking Aceon because the medicine may or may not affect your nursing child.
• Avoid moving too fast when standing from a seated or laying position to not become dizzy and help prevent falling.
• Do not take any potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless directed to do so by your healthcare provider.
• Some drugs may interact with Aceon and cause adverse reactions. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medications you take, including over the counter medicines, but especially any of the following:
  • Lithium
  • Diuretic medicine
  • Gold injections used to treat arthritis
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen.

Form and Strength

This ACE inhibitor medication is available in tablet form.

• Aceon tablet strengths:
  • 2mg
  • 4mg
  • 8mg

Each tablet strength is available in quantities of 90 while the 2 and 4mg Aceon tablets are also available in quantities of 100 and the 4mg are also available in groups of 30.

FAQ

Is it best to take Aceon at night?

Aceon can be taken at any time of day without causing a significant difference in efficacy. The medication may cause you to feel dizzy, if so, your healthcare provider may recommend that you take your daily dose in the evening before bed. Depending on your condition, you may be prescribed twice daily doses which should be taken in the morning and evening.

What to avoid when taking Aceon?

During treatment with Aceon, you should avoid taking any potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium unless directed to do so by your healthcare provider, because doing so could cause your potassium levels to rise too high. This medication may also make you feel dizzy or faint so you should avoid moving too quickly when standing to reduce this effect and help prevent falls.

Resources:

1. https://www.drugs.com/aceon.html
2. https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/medications/perindopril-oral
3. https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00044113.PDF
4. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=97a9e8bf-91ed-4256-97d4-f9504bb01373&type=display