Description of Aceon Plus

Aceon Plus oral medication is prescribed to lower blood pressure and reduce other health risks that can arise from being hypertensive. High blood pressure affects countless people worldwide that are completely unaware of the threat it can pose because it has few, if any, symptoms. Most people discover that they have high blood pressure during a routine check-up and are surprised.

How Does Aceon Plus Work?

Perindopril, the first active ingredient is a long-acting angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. The action of this drug slows the activity of ACE, which reduces the angiotensin II production, resulting in your blood vessels being able to open wider so blood can flow through normally.

Indapamide, the other active ingredient in Aceon Plus, is a diuretic (water pill) that can be added to other drugs to lower blood pressure or taken on its own. Diuretics work on your kidneys to increase the excretion of sodium in your urine as well as taking water from your blood. Together, this reduces the need for your heart to work overtime and cause damage to the artery walls.

Hypertension and Some Risk Factors

Undiagnosed or untreated hypertension can cause a heart attack, stroke, or kidney damage. Once you know you have high blood pressure, lifestyle changes and medication such as Aceon Plus can help reduce your risks. In some cases, people may not require long-term medications for hypertension after they learn to eat healthier, quit tobacco, become more active, and lose weight.

Risk factors for hypertension include poor eating habits, obesity, stress, high salt intake, and problems with alcohol. The two active ingredients of Aceon Plus (called Coversyl in Canada) can help decrease the pressure inside your narrowed arteries so normal blood flow is restored and your heart can supply the rest of your tissues and organs with a healthy supply of blood.

Before Aceon Plus is Prescribed

Consult your doctor about the safety of taking Aceon Plus if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breast feeding. To determine if Aceon Plus is the right medication for you, tell your doctor about other medical conditions or allergies you have and list any OTC or Rx drugs you currently take or use, including herbal remedies and dietary or vitamin supplements.

Aceon Plus Precautions and Recommendations

You should avoid operating a vehicle, machinery, or doing other tasks that require your full attention until you know how Aceon Plus will affect you. Do not drink alcohol when taking Aceon Plus as this can also lower your blood pressure and increase the risk of side effects. Your blood pressure should be monitored regularly and tell your doctor if it is still high or too low so your medication can be adjusted. Keep all drugs out of children’s reach and never share them with anyone else.

Possible Aceon Plus Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Stomach pain
• Vision changes
• Swelling of your extremities

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