title: Perindopril.
abstract: Perindopril is the newest angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor to be approved in the United States. It is indicated for the treatment of essential hypertension either alone or in combination with other antihypertensives, especially thiazide diuretics. Perindopril must be converted to perindoprilat, its active metabolite. The drug's prolonged duration of action allows for once daily administration. This article reviews clinical trials performed using perindopril alone and in combination to treat essential hypertension. The use of perindopril for congestive heart failure is reviewed. The influence of perindopril on arterial wall properties is discussed. Tolerability, drug interactions, and dosage and administration of the drug are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: O'Loughlin
authors.forename: V L
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Chu
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Singh
mesh_terms: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001581:Benzothiadiazines; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D004232:Diuretics; D017277:Drug Approval; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy*; D020913:Perindopril / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D049993:Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D001581:Benzothiadiazines; D004232:Diuretics; D049993:Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors; D020913:Perindopril