Aceon (Perindopril)

Directions
Read all the information that comes with your prescription. Take Aceon as your doctor has prescribed. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about any questions or concerns that arise.

The recommended starting dose for treating high blood pressure is 4 mg by mouth once daily. Your doctor may increase the dose, up to a maximum of 16 mg per day, until your blood pressure is controlled.

The recommended starting dose for treating stable CAD is 4 mg by mouth once daily for two weeks, then increased, as tolerated, to a maintenance dose of 8 mg by mouth once daily.

Ingredients
Each tablet of Aceon contains perindopril erbumine and the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silica (hydrophobic), lactose, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose. Iron oxide is also found in the 4 mg and 8 mg tablets.

Contraindications
Do not take Aceon if you’ve had angioedema (swelling underneath the skin) with previous ACE-I use or if you have hereditary or idiopathic angioedema.

Cautions
Aceon has a FDA Boxed Warning against the use of the medication during pregnancy as it can harm or cause death to a developing fetus.

Before you start taking Aceon, tell your doctor:

• About all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you take, as Aceon can interact with certain medications, including potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics, lithium, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• About your allergies
• About your medical history and health conditions
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Aceon can cause kidney problems.
• Aceon can cause symptomatic low blood pressure. Blood pressure should be monitored regularly.
• Aceon can cause high potassium levels.
• Aceon can cause abnormal white blood cell counts and bone marrow depression. This occurs more often in patients with kidney problems, lupus, or scleroderma.
• Aceon can cause a nonproductive cough.
• Although rare, Aceon can cause liver problems. Seek medical attention immediately if you develop yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes.
• Aceon can cause head, neck, and intestinal angioedema.
• Aceon can cause a dry cough.

Side Effects
The most common Aceon side effects include cough, dizziness, back pain, and low blood pressure. However, you should contact your doctor immediately if you have side effects that bother you or won’t go away.