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Perten is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Angina, High BP. Other than this, Perten has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Perten depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Perten also has some side effects, the most common being Blurred vision, Cold hands. Some other side effects of Perten have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Perten are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Perten's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Perten's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Diabetes, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Asthma must refrain from the use of Perten since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Perten are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Perten may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Perten is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Perten is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Perten safe for pregnant women?
Perten shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Perten safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Perten may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Perten should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Perten on the Kidneys?
Perten has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Perten on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Perten on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Perten will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Perten on the Heart?
Perten has very mild side effects on the heart.
Perten should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Perten unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Perten habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Perten is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Perten you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Perten is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Perten for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Perten
Some foods when eaten with Perten can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Perten
Consumption of alcohol and Perten together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Perten is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Take Perten as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Using this drug beyond that period might not be good for you because it can lead to unintended side effects.
Yes, Perten may cause drowsiness (sleepiness). It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience drowsiness after taking this drug, then you are advised not to drive any vehicle or operate any machinery to avoid accidental injury.
Yes, Perten and enalapril can be taken together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with enalapril then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Perten should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because suddenly discontinuing of this drug can cause chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and heart attack. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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