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Aceon

· Trade Name
ACEON

· Generic Name
Perindopril

· Drug Class
Anti-hypertensive medication
Blood pressure medication
ACE Inhibitor

· How It Works
Medication inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme

· Serious Side Effects
kidney failure
liver toxicity
anaphylactoid reaction
angioedema (tissue swelling) head and neck
angioedema (tissue swelling) of the intestinal
low blood pressure
elevated blood potassium
neutropenia
agranulocytosis
pancreatitis
Stevens Johnson syndrome
oligohydramnios (if used during pregnancy)
fetal or neonatal harm or death (if used during pregnancy)
congenital malformations, major (if used during pregnancy)

· Common Side Effects
cough
hypotension
fatigue
dizziness
nausea
vomiting
hyperkalemia
kidney insufficiency
muscle pain
bone pain
upper respiratory track infection

Posted on March 5, 2009