See also Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors

General information

Perindopril is a prodrug ester of perindoprilat, an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that has been used in patients with hypertension and heart failure. An updated review of its use in hypertension has appeared [ ].

Drug studies

Observational studies

A large French open postmarketing study in 47 351 hypertensive patients treated with perindopril for 12 months did not show unexpected adverse reactions, with a profile similar to that of ACE inhibitors as a class [ ].

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