Aceon
Generic name:perindopril [ per-IN-doe-pril ]
Drug class:Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
The Aceon brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Aceon?
Aceon is an ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.
Aceon is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent heart attack in people with coronary artery disease.
Aceon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not Aceon use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away.
You should not use perindopril if you have ever had angioedema. Do not take Aceon within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto).
If you have diabetes, do not use this medicine together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Aceon if you are allergic to perindopril or if:
you have hereditary angioedema;
you recently took a heart medicine called sacubitril; or
you are allergic to any other ACE inhibitor, such as benazepril, captopril, enalapril, fosinopril, lisinopril, moexipril, quinapril, ramipril, or trandolapril.
Do not take Aceon within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto).
If you have diabetes, do not use Aceon together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
You may also need to avoid taking Aceon with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
heart disease or congestive heart failure;
diabetes; or
a connective tissue disease such as Marfan syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, lupus,
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