Perindopril Arginine/Amlodipine 5/5 (Apo) TM
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Active ingredients: perindopril
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APO-Perindopril Arginine/Amlodipine 5/5 perindopril arginine 5 mg and amlodipine (as besilate) 5 mg uncoated tablet bottleConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Perindopril arginine and amlodipine combination tablet is indicated as substitution therapy for the treatment of hypertension and/or stable coronary heart disease in patients already controlled with separate doses of perindopril and amlodipine, given concurrently at the same dose level. Treatment should not be initiated with this combination.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- White to off-white coloured, oval-shaped biconvex tablets engraved with APO on one side and 5/5 on the other side.
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Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Keep Container Tightly Closed/Airtight
- Protect from Light
- Protect from Moisture
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient perindopril
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
