Indapamide
Uses
Indapamide is used in fluid retention (edema), heart failure, hypertension and kidney stone.
How it Works
Indapamide works by eliminating excess fluids from the body, which then helps to reduce hypertension. Indapamide also works by widening or dilating blood vessels. By widening the blood vessels, Indapamide reduces the pressure inside the blood vessels and over time this leads to a lowering of high blood pressure.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Indapamide may suffer from such side effects;
Headache,
Dizziness,
Lightheadedness,
Tingling sensations,
Nervousness,
Agitation,
Blurry vision,
Unusual heartbeat,
Impotence,
Dehydration,
Hypokalemia,
Hypomagnesemia,
Loss of sodium
Perindopril
Uses
Perindopril is used in the treatment of hypertension , heart failure, heart attack and diabetic kidney disease.
How it Works
Perindopril is known as an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Perindopril works by relaxing blood vessels. This then helps to lower blood pressure.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Perindopril may suffer from such side effects;
Decreased blood pressure,
Cough,
Fatigue,
Weakness,
Dizziness,
Increased potassium level in blood,
Renal impairment