Pharmacological groups
- Antihypertensive combination drug (slow calcium channel blocker + diuretic + angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor) [ACE inhibitors in combinations]
- Antihypertensive combination drug (slow calcium channel blocker + diuretic + angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor) [Diuretics in combinations]
- Antihypertensive combination drug (slow calcium channel blocker + diuretic + angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor) [Calcium channel blockers in combinations]
Compound
Pills | 1 table |
The composition of the tablets is indicated in the table |
Indicators | Dosages of Co-Dalneva® tablets (amlodipine + indapamide + perindopril), mg | ||||
5+0,625 +2 | 5+1,25 +4 | 10+1,25 +4 | 5+2,5 +8 | 10+2,5 +8 | |
Active substances: | |||||
Amlodipine besilate,* mg | 6,935 | 6,935 | 13,87 | 6,935 | 13,87 |
(corresponds to amlodipine, mg) | 5 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 10 |
Indapamide | 0,625 | 1,25 | 1,25 | 2,5 | 2,5 |
Perindopril erbumine B (substance-granules), mg | 10,206 | 20,412 | 20,412 | 40,824 | 40,824 |
(corresponding to perindopril erbumine), mg | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
Excipients of the granule substance: | |||||
MCC, mg | 7,9 | 15,8 | 15,8 | 31,6 | 31,6 |
Calcium chloride hexahydrate, mg | 0,6 | 1,2 | 1,2 | 2,4 | 2,4 |
Excipients: | |||||
MCC, mg | 90,244 | 79,413 | 180,488 | 165,761 | 158,826 |
Pregelatinized starch, mg | 21 | 21 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
Sodium carboxymethyl starch, mg | 8,4 | 8,4 | 16,8 | 16,8 | 16,8 |
Sodium bicarbonate, mg | 0,76 | 0,76 | 1,52 | 1,52 | 1,52 |
Colloidal silicon dioxide, mg | 0,43 | 0,43 | 0,86 | 0,86 | 0,86 |
Magnesium stearate, mg | 1,4 | 1,4 | 2,8 | 2,8 | 2,8 |
*3hereinafter in the text the name of the salt “Amlodipine besilate” corresponds to the name “Amlodipine besilate”. |
Description of the dosage form
Tablets 5 mg + 0.625 mg + 2 mg: oval, biconvex tablets with a score on one side, white or almost white.
Tablets 5 mg + 1.25 mg + 4 mg: round, slightly biconvex tablets with a bevel on both sides, white or almost white.
Tablets 5 mg + 2.5 mg + 8 mg: round, biconvex tablets with a bevel on both sides, white or almost white.
Tablets 10 mg + 1.25 mg + 4 mg: oval, biconvex tablets with a score on one side, white or almost white.
Tablets 10 mg + 2.5 mg + 8 mg: round, biconvex tablets with a bevel on both sides and a score on one side, white or almost white.
Pharmacodynamics
Co-Dalneva® is a combination drug containing perindopril erbumine (ACE inhibitor), indapamide (thiazide-like diuretic) and amlodipine (CCB).
Co-Dalneva® combines the properties of each of the active substances, which also have a potentiating effect.
Amlodipine
Amlodipine is a CCB, a dihydropyridine derivative. Amlodipine inhibits the transmembrane transition of calcium ions into cardiomyocytes and smooth muscle cells of the vascular wall. The antihypertensive effect of amlodipine is due to a direct relaxing effect on the smooth muscle cells of the vascular wall. The mechanism of the antianginal action of amlodipine is not fully understood; it is presumably associated with the following effects:
- causes dilation of peripheral arterioles, reducing peripheral vascular resistance - afterload on the heart, which leads to a decrease in myocardial oxygen demand;
- causes expansion of the coronary arteries and arterioles in both intact and ischemic areas of the myocardium, which increases the supply of oxygen to the myocardium, incl. in patients with Prinzmetal's angina.
In patients with hypertension, taking amlodipine once a day provides a clinically significant decrease in blood pressure (lying and standing) within 24 hours. The antihypertensive effect develops slowly, and therefore the development of acute arterial hypotension is uncharacteristic. In patients with angina pectoris, taking amlodipine once a day increases exercise tolerance, the time before the development of an angina attack and until ischemic depression of the ST segment, reduces the frequency of angina attacks and the need for taking nitroglycerin (short-acting forms). Amlodipine does not affect the lipid profile and does not cause changes in lipid-lowering parameters of blood plasma. The drug can be used in patients with bronchial asthma (BA), diabetes and gout.
With long-term use of the perindopril/amlodipine combination in patients aged 40 to 79 years with hypertension and the presence of at least 3 additional risk factors (LVH, type 2 diabetes, peripheral arterial atherosclerosis, previous stroke or transient ischemic attack, male gender, age 55 years and older, microalbuminuria or proteinuria, smoking, total cholesterol/HDL cholesterol ≥6, early development of coronary artery disease in immediate relatives) the incidence of complications such as coronary revascularization, fatal and non-fatal stroke, exacerbation of angina pectoris, development of diabetes, disorders renal function and peripheral arterial disease, as well as total coronary and cardiovascular events, cardiovascular mortality, compared with the use of the atenolol/bendroflumethiazide combination.
Indapamide
Indapamide is a sulfonamide derivative. Its pharmacological properties are similar to thiazide diuretics. Indapamide inhibits the reabsorption of sodium ions in the cortical segment of the loop of Henle, which leads to increased excretion by the kidneys of sodium and chloride ions, and to a lesser extent, potassium and magnesium ions, thereby increasing diuresis and reducing blood pressure.
In monotherapy mode, the antihypertensive effect persists for 24 hours and manifests itself when the drug is used in doses that have a minimal diuretic effect. The antihypertensive effect of indapamide is associated with an improvement in the elastic properties of large arteries and a decrease in peripheral vascular resistance. When taking indapamide, LVH decreases. Indapamide does not affect the concentration of lipids in the blood plasma (triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL), or carbohydrate metabolism (including in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM).
Perindopril
Perindopril, an ACE inhibitor, or kininase II, is an exopeptidase that converts angiotensin I into the vasoconstrictor angiotensin II, and also destroys bradykinin, which has vasodilatory properties, into an inactive heptapeptide.
As a result, perindopril provides the following effects:
- reduces the secretion of aldosterone;
— increases the activity of blood plasma renin according to the principle of negative feedback;
- with long-term use, it reduces the peripheral vascular resistance - afterload on the heart, which is mainly due to the effect on the muscular and renal vessels.
A decrease in peripheral vascular resistance is not accompanied by sodium and water retention and does not cause reflex tachycardia.
A study of hemodynamic parameters in patients with CHF revealed:
- decrease in filling pressure in the left and right ventricles of the heart;
— decrease in OPSS;
- increase in cardiac output and cardiac index;
- increased peripheral blood flow in the muscles.
In addition, an improvement in the results of the exercise test was noted. The action of perindopril is carried out through the active metabolite - perindoprilate. Other metabolites do not have an inhibitory effect on ACE in vitro. Perindopril is effective in the treatment of arterial hypertension (AH) of any severity, reducing both SBP and DBP in the supine and standing position.
The antihypertensive effect reaches its maximum 4–6 hours after a single oral dose and persists for 24 hours.
The antihypertensive effect 24 hours after a single oral dose is about 87–100% of the maximum antihypertensive effect. Perindopril has an antihypertensive effect in patients with both low and normal plasma renin activity.
The therapeutic effect occurs in less than 1 month from the start of therapy and is not accompanied by tachyphylaxis. Discontinuation of therapy does not cause withdrawal syndrome.
Perindopril has vasodilatory properties and helps restore the elasticity of large arteries, the structure of the vascular wall of small arteries, and also reduces left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH).
Concomitant use with a thiazide diuretic increases the severity of the antihypertensive effect and reduces the risk of developing hypokalemia while taking diuretics.
Perindopril/Indapamide
The combination of perindopril/indapamide has a dose-dependent antihypertensive effect on both SBP and DBP (standing and lying down), regardless of the patient's age. The antihypertensive effect persists for 24 hours. The therapeutic effect occurs in less than 1 month from the start of therapy and is not accompanied by tachyphylaxis.
Discontinuation of therapy does not cause withdrawal syndrome.
In clinical studies, the simultaneous use of perindopril and indapamide increased the severity of the antihypertensive effect compared with monotherapy with each drug. The combination of perindopril tert-butylamine (perindopril erbumine)/indapamide resulted in a significantly greater reduction in LVH than enalapril monotherapy. The most significant effect on LVH is achieved with the use of perindopril tert-butylamine (perindopril erbumine) 8 mg/indapamide 2.5 mg.
Ko-Dalneva, 30 pcs., 5 mg+0.625 mg+2 mg, tablets
Amlodipine
Concomitant use is not recommended
Dantrolene (intravenous administration).
In laboratory animals, cases of ventricular fibrillation with death and collapse have been reported during the use of verapamil and intravenous administration of dantrolene, accompanied by hyperkalemia. Due to the risk of hyperkalemia, it is recommended to avoid the simultaneous use of a CCB (amlodipine) and dantrolene in patients susceptible to malignant hyperthermia, as well as in the treatment of malignant hyperthermia.
Concomitant use requiring special attention
Inducers of the CYP3A4 isoenzyme.
There are no data regarding the effect of inducers of the CYP3A4 isoenzyme on amlodipine. The simultaneous use of inducers of the CYP3A4 isoenzyme (rifampicin, St. John's wort preparations) may lead to a decrease in the concentration of amlodipine in the blood plasma. Caution should be exercised when taking amlodipine simultaneously with inducers of the CYP3A4 isoenzyme.
Inhibitors of the CYP3A4 isoenzyme.
Concomitant use of amlodipine with strong or moderate inhibitors of the CYP3A4 isoenzyme (protease inhibitors, azole antifungals, macrolides, such as erythromycin or clarithromycin, verapamil or diltiazem) can lead to a significant increase in the concentration of amlodipine. Clinical manifestations of these pharmacokinetic abnormalities may be more pronounced in elderly patients, and therefore monitoring of the clinical condition and dose adjustment may be required.
Concomitant use requiring attention
Amlodipine enhances the antihypertensive effect of drugs for antihypertensive therapy.
Other drug combinations.
In clinical drug interaction studies, amlodipine had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of atorvastatin, digoxin, warfarin or cyclosporine. Concomitant use of amlodipine and consumption of grapefruits or grapefruit juice is not recommended due to the possible increase in the bioavailability of amlodipine in some patients, which may lead to an enhanced antihypertensive effect.
Indapamide
Concomitant use requiring special attention
Drugs that can cause polymorphic ventricular tachycardia of the “pirouette” type.
Given the risk of developing hypokalemia, caution should be exercised when using indapamide simultaneously with drugs that can cause polymorphic ventricular tachycardia of the “pirouette” type, for example, antiarrhythmic drugs (quinidine, hydroquinidine, disopyramide, amiodarone, dofetilide, ibutilide, bretylium tosylate, sotalol), some antipsychotics ( chlorpromazine, cyamemazine, levomepromazine, thioridazine, trifluoroperazine), benzamides (amisulpride, sulpiride, sultopride, tiapride), butyrophenones (droperidol, haloperidol), other antipsychotics (pimozide), other drugs such as bepridil, cisapride, difemanil methyl sulfate, erythromycin IV c, halofantrine, mizolastine, moxifloxacin, pentamidine, sparfloxacin, vincamine IV, methadone, astemizole, terfenadine. Simultaneous use with the above drugs should be avoided; if hypokalemia develops, correct it and monitor the ECG (QT interval).
Drugs that can cause hypokalemia.
Concomitant use with intravenous amphotericin B, systemic corticosteroids and mineralocorticosteroids, tetracosactide, laxatives that stimulate gastrointestinal motility increases the risk of hypokalemia (additive effect). It is necessary to monitor the potassium content in the blood plasma and, if necessary, correct hypokalemia. Particular caution should be observed when used simultaneously with cardiac glycosides. Laxatives that do not stimulate gastrointestinal motility should be used.
Cardiac glycosides.
Hypokalemia enhances the toxic effect of cardiac glycosides. With simultaneous use, you should monitor the potassium content in the blood plasma and ECG indicators and, if necessary, decide on the advisability of continuing therapy.
Concomitant use requiring attention
Metformin.
Functional renal failure, which can occur while taking diuretics, especially loop diuretics, with simultaneous use of metformin increases the risk of developing lactic acidosis. Metformin should not be used if plasma creatinine Cl exceeds 15 mg/l (135 µmol/l) in men and 12 mg/l (110 µmol/l) in women.
Iodinated contrast agents.
Dehydration while taking diuretics increases the risk of developing acute renal failure, especially when high doses of iodinated contrast agents are administered. Before using iodinated contrast agents, it is necessary to compensate for hypovolemia.
Calcium salts.
With simultaneous use, the development of hypercalcemia may occur due to a decrease in calcium excretion by the kidneys.
Cyclosporine.
It is possible to increase Cl creatinine in blood plasma without changing the concentration of cyclosporine, even with normal water and sodium content.
Perindopril
Concomitant use is not recommended
Aliskiren.
Concomitant use of perindopril with aliskiren is contraindicated in patients with diabetes or moderate to severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than 60 ml/min).
Potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements and potassium-containing table salt substitutes.
During therapy with ACE inhibitors, the potassium content in the blood plasma, as a rule, remains within normal limits, but hyperkalemia may develop. Concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride, eplerenone), potassium supplements and potassium-containing table salt substitutes can lead to a significant increase in potassium levels in the blood plasma. If it is necessary to take an ACE inhibitor simultaneously with the above drugs (in case of hypokalemia), caution should be exercised and regular monitoring of potassium levels in the blood plasma and ECG parameters should be carried out.
Estramustine.
The simultaneous use of ACE inhibitors with estramustine is accompanied by a risk of developing angioedema.
Concomitant use requiring special attention
Double blockade of the RAAS in patients with atherosclerosis, CHF or diabetes mellitus accompanied by target organ damage is associated with a higher incidence of arterial hypotension, fainting, hyperkalemia and renal dysfunction (including the development of acute renal failure) compared with the use of the drug one of the listed groups. Double blockade of the RAAS is possible only in selected cases under careful monitoring of renal function.
NSAIDs, including high doses of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) (more than 3 g/day).
The simultaneous use of ACE inhibitors with NSAIDs (including ASA at a dose that has an anti-inflammatory effect, COX-2 inhibitors and non-selective NSAIDs) can lead to a decrease in the antihypertensive effect, as well as to a deterioration in renal function, including the development of acute renal failure, and an increase in plasma potassium levels blood, especially in patients with reduced renal function. Caution should be exercised when using this combination, especially in elderly patients. Patients need to compensate for fluid loss and regularly monitor kidney function, both at the beginning of treatment and during treatment.
Hypoglycemic agents (sulfonylureas and insulin)
ACE inhibitors may enhance the hypoglycemic effect of insulin and sulfonylureas in patients with diabetes mellitus. The development of hypoglycemia is very rare (probably due to increased glucose tolerance and decreased insulin requirements).
Concomitant use requiring attention
Diuretics (thiazide and loop).
In patients receiving diuretics, especially those with excessive fluid and/or electrolyte excretion, a significant decrease in blood pressure may be observed when initiating ACE inhibitor therapy. The risk of developing arterial hypotension can be reduced by discontinuing the diuretic, correcting hypovolemia and electrolyte balance, as well as prescribing perindopril in a low dose (2 mg/day), gradually increasing it.
Allopurinol, cytostatic and immunosuppressive drugs, GCS (for systemic use) and procainamide.
Concomitant use with ACE inhibitors may increase the risk of developing leukopenia.
Preparations for general anesthesia.
The simultaneous use of ACE inhibitors and general anesthesia may lead to increased antihypertensive effect.
Gold preparations.
When using ACE inhibitors, incl. perindopril, in patients receiving intravenous gold (sodium aurothiomalate), a symptom complex was described, including facial flushing, nausea, vomiting, and arterial hypotension.
Sympathomimetics.
May weaken the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors.
Gliptins (linagliptin, saxagliptin, sitagliptin, vitagliptin).
Concomitant use with ACE inhibitors may increase the risk of developing angioedema due to the inhibition of dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) activity by gliptin.
Ko-Dalneva®
Concomitant use is not recommended
Lithium preparations.
With the simultaneous use of ACE inhibitors with lithium preparations, a reversible increase in the concentration of lithium in the blood plasma may occur with the development of intoxication. Concomitant use with thiazide diuretics may further increase lithium concentrations and increase the risk of intoxication. The simultaneous use of a combination of perindopril and indapamide with lithium preparations is not recommended. In the case of this therapy, regular monitoring of the concentration of lithium in the blood plasma is necessary.
Concomitant use requiring special attention
Baclofen.
The antihypertensive effect may be enhanced. Blood pressure and renal function should be monitored and, if necessary, the dose of antihypertensive drugs should be adjusted.
Concomitant use requiring attention
Antihypertensives (eg beta-blockers) and vasodilators.
When used simultaneously with antihypertensive drugs, the antihypertensive effect may be enhanced. Caution should be exercised when used concomitantly with nitroglycerin, other nitrates or other vasodilators, since an additional decrease in blood pressure may occur.
Corticosteroids (mineral and glucocorticosteroids), tetracosactide.
Decreased antihypertensive effect (fluid and sodium retention as a result of the action of corticosteroids).
Alpha blockers (prazosin, alfuzosin, doxazosin, tamsulosin, terazosin).
Strengthening the antihypertensive effect and increasing the risk of developing orthostatic hypotension.
Amifostine.
The antihypertensive effect of amlodipine may be enhanced.
Tricyclic antidepressants/neuroleptics/general anesthesia.
Strengthening the antihypertensive effect and increasing the risk of developing orthostatic hypotension (additive effect).
Pharmacokinetics
Amlodipine
Absorption, distribution. After oral administration, amlodipine is slowly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Food intake does not affect the bioavailability of amlodipine. Cmax of amlodipine in blood plasma is achieved 6–12 hours after oral administration. Absolute bioavailability is about 64–80%. Vd is approximately 21 l/kg. In in vitro studies, the degree of binding of amlodipine to plasma proteins was about 97.5%.
Metabolism/excretion. The final T1/2 from blood plasma is about 35–50 hours, which makes it possible to take amlodipine once a day.
Amlodipine is metabolized in the liver with the formation of inactive metabolites, while 10% of the amlodipine dose taken orally is excreted unchanged, about 60% is excreted by the kidneys in the form of metabolites. Amlodipine is not excreted from the body by hemodialysis.
The time to reach Cmax of amlodipine does not differ between elderly and younger patients. In elderly patients, there is a decrease in the clearance of amlodipine, which leads to an increase in AUC and T1/2. No dose adjustment is required in elderly patients, but increasing the dose of amlodipine should be done with caution. The increase in AUC and T1/2 in patients with CHF corresponds to the expected value for this age group.
In patients with impaired renal function, changes in plasma concentrations of amlodipine do not correlate with the degree of renal failure. A slight prolongation of T1/2 is possible.
In patients with impaired liver function, data on the use of amlodipine are limited; a decrease in the clearance of amlodipine is observed, which leads to an increase in T1/2 and AUC by approximately 40–60%.
Indapamide
Absorption, distribution. Indapamide is quickly and completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Cmax in blood plasma is achieved approximately 1 hour after taking the drug orally. The degree of binding to blood plasma proteins is 79%.
Metabolism, excretion. T1/2 is 14–24 hours (average 18 hours). Repeated administration of indapamide does not lead to its accumulation. Eliminated mainly by the kidneys (70% of the dose taken orally) and through the intestines (22%) in the form of inactive metabolites.
The pharmacokinetics of indapamide do not change in patients with renal failure.
Perindopril
Absorption, metabolism. When taken orally, perindopril is rapidly absorbed. Cmax in blood plasma is achieved 1 hour after oral administration.
Perindopril is a prodrug, i.e. has no pharmacological activity. About 27% of the dose of perindopril taken orally enters the bloodstream in the form of an active metabolite - perindoprilate. In addition to the active metabolite, perindoprilate, 5 more metabolites are formed that do not have pharmacological activity. Cmax of perindoprilate in blood plasma is achieved 3–4 hours after oral administration. Eating slows down the conversion of perindopril to perindoprilat, thereby affecting bioavailability. Therefore, perindopril should be taken once a day, in the morning, before meals.
There is a linear relationship between the concentration of perindopril in the blood plasma and the dose taken orally.
Distribution. The Vd of free perindoprilate is approximately 0.2 l/kg. The degree of binding of perindoprilate to plasma proteins (mainly ACE) is about 20% and is dose-dependent.
Excretion. T1/2 of perindopril from blood plasma is 1 hour. Perindoprilat is eliminated from the body by the kidneys. The final T1/2 of the free fraction is about 17 hours, the equilibrium state is reached within 4 days. The elimination of perindoprilate is slowed in elderly patients, as well as in patients with heart and renal failure. Dose adjustment in patients with renal failure is carried out taking into account the degree of renal dysfunction (creatinine clearance). The dialysis clearance of perindoprilate is 70 ml/min.
The pharmacokinetics of perindopril changes in patients with liver cirrhosis: hepatic clearance decreases by 2 times. However, the amount of perindoprilate formed does not decrease, so dose adjustment is not required (see “Dosage and Administration” and “Special Instructions”).
KO-DALNEVA 5MG+0.625MG+2MG N30 TABLETS
Ko-Dalneva®
Renal dysfunction
Co-Dalneva® is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than 30 ml/min).
The drug Co-Dalneva® can be used in patients with moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance 30–60 ml/min). For such patients, individual selection of doses of amlodipine, indapamide, and perindopril is recommended.
In some patients with hypertension without previous obvious renal impairment, laboratory signs of functional renal failure may appear during therapy. In this case, treatment with the drug should be stopped. In the future, combination therapy can be resumed using low doses of a combination of perindopril and indapamide, or these drugs can be used separately. Such patients require regular monitoring of potassium levels and creatinine concentrations in the blood serum 2 weeks after the start of therapy and every 2 months thereafter.
In patients with bilateral renal artery stenosis or stenosis of the artery of a single functioning kidney during therapy with ACE inhibitors, there may be an increase in the concentration of urea and creatinine in the blood serum, which usually resolves when therapy is discontinued.
The development of renal failure more often occurs in patients with severe CHF or underlying renal impairment, including renal artery stenosis.
Arterial hypotension and water-electrolyte imbalance
Patients with hyponatremia (especially with renal artery stenosis, including bilateral) are at risk of sudden development of arterial hypotension. Therefore, you should pay attention to possible symptoms of dehydration and decreased electrolyte levels in the blood plasma, for example, after diarrhea or vomiting. The use of ACE inhibitors causes blockade of the RAAS, and therefore may be accompanied by a sharp decrease in blood pressure and/or an increase in the concentration of creatinine in the blood plasma, which indicates the development of functional renal failure. These phenomena are more often observed when taking the first dose of the drug or during the first two weeks of therapy and sometimes develop acutely. Such patients require regular monitoring of blood plasma electrolyte levels. In case of severe arterial hypotension, intravenous administration of 0.9% sodium chloride solution may be required. Transient arterial hypotension is not a contraindication for continued therapy. After restoration of circulating blood volume (CBV) and blood pressure, treatment can be resumed using low doses of perindopril and indapamide, or used separately.
Elderly patients
Before starting to take Co-Dalneva®, it is necessary to evaluate the functional activity of the kidneys and the potassium content in the blood plasma. At the beginning of therapy, the dose of the drug is selected taking into account the degree of decrease in blood pressure, especially in the case of a decrease in blood volume and loss of electrolytes, which helps to avoid a sharp decrease in blood pressure.
Atherosclerosis
The risk of developing arterial hypotension exists in all patients, but special caution should be observed in patients with coronary artery disease and cerebrovascular diseases. In such patients, treatment begins with low doses of the drug.
Children
The drug Co-Dalneva® is contraindicated for use in children under 18 years of age due to the lack of data on effectiveness and safety in this age group.
Amlodipine
During treatment with amlodipine, it is necessary to monitor body weight and sodium intake, and prescribe an appropriate diet. It is necessary to maintain dental hygiene and follow-up with a dentist (to prevent pain, bleeding and gum hyperplasia).
Patients with low body weight, patients of short stature and patients with severe liver dysfunction may require a lower dose.
CHF
In patients with CHF (functional class III and IV according to the NYHA classification), treatment is carried out with caution, due to the possibility of developing pulmonary edema. BMCCs, including amlodipine, should be used with caution in patients with CHF due to a possible increased risk of adverse events from the cardiovascular system and mortality.
Liver dysfunction
In patients with impaired liver function, T1/2 and AUC of amlodipine increase. Amlodipine should be started with the lowest doses and caution should be exercised both when starting therapy and when increasing the dose of amlodipine. In patients with severe hepatic impairment, the dose should be increased gradually and careful monitoring of the clinical condition is required.
Elderly patients
In elderly patients, T1/2 may increase and amlodipine clearance may decrease. No dosage adjustment is required, but careful monitoring of patients is necessary.
Indapamide
In the presence of liver dysfunction, taking thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics can lead to the development of hepatic encephalopathy. In this case, you should immediately stop taking the drug.
Photosensitivity
Cases of photosensitivity reactions have been reported while taking thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics. If a photosensitivity reaction develops, treatment should be discontinued. If it is necessary to continue diuretic therapy, it is recommended to protect the skin from exposure to sunlight or artificial ultraviolet rays.
Water and electrolyte balance
Sodium content in blood plasma
Before starting treatment, it is necessary to determine the sodium content in the blood plasma. While taking the drug, this indicator should be regularly monitored. All diuretics can cause hyponatremia, which sometimes leads to serious complications. At the initial stage of therapy, a decrease in sodium levels in the blood plasma may be asymptomatic, so regular laboratory monitoring is necessary.
Elderly patients are advised to monitor plasma sodium levels more frequently.
Hyponatremia in combination with hypovolemia can cause dehydration and orthostatic hypotension.
A concomitant decrease in chlorine content in the blood plasma can lead to secondary compensatory metabolic alkalosis (the incidence and severity of this effect are insignificant).
Potassium content in blood plasma
Therapy with thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics is associated with a risk of hypokalemia. It is necessary to avoid hypokalemia (less than 3.4 mmol/l) in the following categories of patients from high-risk groups: elderly patients, malnourished patients, patients with liver cirrhosis, including edema and ascites, patients with coronary artery disease, CHF. In such patients, hypokalemia enhances the toxic effect of cardiac glycosides and increases the risk of developing arrhythmia.
Patients with a prolonged QT interval, either hereditary or drug-induced, are also at increased risk. Hypokalemia, like bradycardia, contributes to the development of severe cardiac arrhythmias, especially polymorphic ventricular tachycardia of the “pirouette” type, which can be fatal. In all the cases described above, regular monitoring of potassium levels in the blood plasma is necessary. It is necessary to determine the potassium content in the blood plasma during the first week after starting therapy. If hypokalemia is detected, appropriate therapy should be provided.
Calcium content in blood plasma
Thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics reduce the excretion of calcium by the kidneys, which may cause a slight temporary increase in calcium levels in the blood plasma. Severe hypercalcemia may be associated with previously undiagnosed hyperparathyroidism. In such cases, it is necessary to conduct a study of the function of the parathyroid glands, having first stopped taking diuretics.
Uric acid
In patients with elevated concentrations of uric acid in the blood plasma, the frequency of gout attacks may increase during therapy.
Renal dysfunction
Thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics are fully effective only in patients with normal or slightly impaired renal function (plasma creatinine concentration in adult patients below 25 mg/l or 220 µmol/l). In elderly patients, CC is calculated taking into account age, body weight and gender.
In patients with hypovolemia and hyponatremia at the beginning of diuretic therapy, a temporary decrease in GFR and an increase in the concentration of urea and creatinine in the blood plasma may be observed. This transient functional renal failure is not dangerous for patients with unchanged renal function, but its severity may increase in patients with renal failure.
In such patients, potassium levels and plasma creatinine concentrations should be regularly monitored.
Athletes
Indapamide may give a positive reaction during doping control.
Acute myopia and secondary acute angle-closure glaucoma
Sulfonamides and their derivatives can cause an idiosyncratic reaction, leading to the development of acute transient myopia and an acute attack of angle-closure glaucoma. If left untreated, an acute attack of angle-closure glaucoma can lead to permanent vision loss. First of all, it is necessary to stop taking the drug as quickly as possible. If intraocular pressure remains uncontrolled, emergency medication or surgery may be required. Risk factors for the development of an acute attack of angle-closure glaucoma are a history of allergic reactions to sulfonamide derivatives and penicillins.
Perindopril
Double blockade of the RAAS
There is evidence of an increased risk of arterial hypotension, hyperkalemia and renal dysfunction (including acute renal failure) with simultaneous use of ACE inhibitors and ARB II or aliskiren. Therefore, double blockade of the RAAS by combining an ACE inhibitor with ARA II or aliskiren is not recommended (see section “Interaction with other drugs”). If a double blockade is necessary, then this should be performed under the strict supervision of a specialist with regular monitoring of kidney function, potassium levels in the blood plasma and blood pressure.
Concomitant use of ACE inhibitors with aliskiren or drugs containing aliskiren is contraindicated in patients with diabetes and/or moderate or severe renal impairment (GFR less than 60 ml/min/1.73 m2 body surface area) and is not recommended in other patients.
Concomitant use of ACE inhibitors with ARB II is contraindicated in patients with diabetic nephropathy and is not recommended in other patients.
Neutropenia/Agranulocytosis/Thrombocytopenia/Anemia
While taking ACE inhibitors, neutropenia/agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia and anemia may occur. In patients with normal renal function in the absence of other risk factors, neutropenia rarely develops. After discontinuation of the ACE inhibitor, neutropenia and agranulocytosis resolve on their own. Perindopril should be used with extreme caution in patients with systemic connective tissue diseases during therapy with immunosuppressants, allopurinol or procainamide, especially in patients with impaired renal function. Some patients developed severe infections, in some cases resistant to intensive antibiotic therapy. When using perindopril in such patients, it is recommended to periodically monitor the number of leukocytes in the blood plasma. If any symptoms of infectious diseases appear (for example, sore throat, fever), patients should consult a doctor.
Hypersensitivity/angioedema
While taking ACE inhibitors, including perindopril, in rare cases, the development of angioedema of the face, extremities, lips, tongue, vocal folds and/or larynx may occur. If symptoms appear, you should immediately stop taking the drug and continue to monitor the patient until symptoms are completely relieved. As a rule, swelling of the face and lips does not require treatment, although antihistamines can be used to relieve symptoms.
Angioedema, accompanied by swelling of the larynx, can be fatal. Swelling of the tongue, vocal folds, or larynx can lead to airway obstruction. If such symptoms appear, you should immediately administer a subcutaneous solution of epinephrine (adrenaline) at a dilution of 1:1000 (0.3–0.5 ml) and/or ensure airway patency. Patients with a history of angioedema not associated with taking ACE inhibitors may have an increased risk of developing it when taking drugs of this group.
In rare cases, angioedema of the intestine develops during therapy with ACE inhibitors. In this case, patients complain of abdominal pain as an isolated symptom or in combination with nausea and vomiting, in some cases without previous angioedema of the face and with normal C1-esterase levels. The diagnosis was made using computed tomography, ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs, or during surgery.
Symptoms disappear after stopping ACE inhibitors. Therefore, in patients with complaints of abdominal pain taking ACE inhibitors, when carrying out differential diagnosis, it is necessary to take into account the possibility of developing angioedema of the intestine.
mTOR
inhibitors In patients concomitantly taking mTOR inhibitors (eg, sirolimus, everolimus, temsirolimus), therapy may be accompanied by an increased risk of developing angioedema (eg, swelling of the upper respiratory tract or tongue with or without respiratory distress).
Anaphylactoid reactions during desensitization
There are isolated reports of the development of anaphylactoid reactions in patients taking ACE inhibitors during desensitizing therapy (for example, hymenoptera venom: bees, wasps). The development of such reactions was avoided by temporarily discontinuing ACE inhibitors (at least 24 hours before desensitization); if an ACE inhibitor was accidentally taken, the anaphylactoid reaction occurred again.
Anaphylactoid reactions during LDL apheresis
In rare cases, life-threatening anaphylactoid reactions may occur in patients receiving ACE inhibitors during LDL apheresis using dextran sulfate. To prevent such reactions, ACE inhibitors should be temporarily discontinued before each apheresis procedure.
Hemodialysis
In rare cases, anaphylactoid reactions have developed in patients receiving ACE inhibitors during hemodialysis using high-flux membranes (for example, AN69®). Therefore, it is recommended to use a different type of membrane or use an antihypertensive drug of a different pharmacotherapeutic group.
Primary hyperaldosteronism
Patients with primary hyperaldosteronism are usually refractory to antihypertensive drugs that act by inhibiting the RAAS. Therefore, the use of this drug is not recommended.
Cough
During therapy with ACE inhibitors, a dry cough may occur. The cough persists for a long time while taking drugs of this group and disappears after their discontinuation. If a patient develops a dry cough, one should be aware of the possibility of its occurrence in connection with taking an ACE inhibitor. If it is necessary to use drugs in this group, taking an ACE inhibitor can be continued.
Aortic and mitral stenosis, HOCM
ACE inhibitors should be used with caution in patients with left ventricular outflow tract obstruction and mitral stenosis.
Diabetes
In patients with diabetes mellitus receiving oral hypoglycemic agents or insulin, regular monitoring of plasma glucose concentrations is necessary during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor.
Surgery/general anesthesia
The use of ACE inhibitors in patients undergoing surgery under general anesthesia can lead to a significant decrease in blood pressure, especially when using general anesthetic agents that have antihypertensive effects. It is recommended to stop taking long-acting ACE inhibitors, including perindopril, 24 hours before surgery.
Ethnic differences
In patients of the Negroid race, angioedema develops more often than in representatives of other races while using ACE inhibitors. Perindopril, like other ACE inhibitors, apparently has a less pronounced antihypertensive effect in patients of the Black race compared to representatives of other races. Perhaps this difference is due to the fact that black patients with arterial hypertension more often have low plasma renin activity.
Liver failure
In rare cases, cholestatic jaundice occurs while taking ACE inhibitors. As this syndrome progresses, fulminant liver necrosis develops, sometimes with death. The mechanism of development of this syndrome is unclear. If there is a significant increase in the activity of liver enzymes or the appearance of jaundice while taking ACE inhibitors, you should stop taking the drug and continue to monitor the patient.
Hyperkalemia
The use of ACE inhibitors may cause hyperkalemia due to inhibition of aldosterone release, which is usually mild in patients with normal renal function. Risk factors for hyperkalemia are renal failure, old age (over 70 years), diabetes mellitus, some concomitant conditions (dehydration, acute decompensation of chronic heart failure, metabolic acidosis), simultaneous use of potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone, eplerenone, triamterene, amiloride), potassium supplements , potassium-containing substitutes for table salt, as well as other drugs that help increase potassium levels in the blood plasma (for example, heparin, trimethoprim or co-trimoxazole (sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim) and especially aldosterone antagonists or ARA II, ASA ≥3 g/day, COX inhibitors -2 and non-selective NSAIDs, immunosuppressants such as cyclosporine or tacrolimus (especially in patients with reduced renal function). Hyperkalemia can lead to serious, sometimes fatal cardiac arrhythmias. Caution should be exercised when using ACE inhibitors and potassium-sparing diuretics and ARB II simultaneously. it is necessary to monitor renal function and serum potassium levels.
Kidney transplant
There is no experience with the use of perindopril in patients with recent kidney transplantation.
Renovascular hypertension
The treatment method for renovascular hypertension is revascularization. However, the use of ACE inhibitors may be effective in patients with renovascular hypertension, both awaiting surgery and those who cannot undergo surgery.
In patients with bilateral renal artery stenosis or renal artery stenosis of a single functioning kidney during therapy with ACE inhibitors, the risk of developing arterial hypotension and renal failure increases. Taking diuretics may be an additional risk factor. Deterioration of renal function can be observed with even a slight change in plasma creatinine concentration, even in patients with unilateral renal artery stenosis.
In patients with diagnosed or suspected renal artery stenosis, treatment should begin with lower doses of Co-Dalneva®. Some patients may develop functional renal failure, which resolves after discontinuation of the drug.
Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and machinery
Due to the possibility of weakness and dizziness while using the drug Co-Dalneva®, care must be taken when driving vehicles and working with other technical devices that require increased concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to amlodipine and other dihydropyridine derivatives, indapamide and other sulfonamide derivatives, perindopril and other ACE inhibitors, as well as excipients included in the drug;
history of angioedema (Quincke's edema) associated with taking ACE inhibitors;
hereditary/idiopathic angioedema;
bilateral renal artery stenosis, stenosis of the artery of a single kidney;
severe arterial hypotension (SBP less than 90 mm Hg);
shock (including cardiogenic);
unstable angina (with the exception of Prinzmetal angina);
left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (eg, clinically significant aortic stenosis);
hemodynamically unstable heart failure after acute myocardial infarction;
renal failure (creatinine Cl less than 60 ml/min);
severe liver failure, incl. hepatic encephalopathy;
refractory hypokalemia;
simultaneous use with drugs that can cause polymorphic ventricular ari (see “Interaction”);
simultaneous use with potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium and lithium preparations, in patients with elevated potassium levels in the blood plasma;
simultaneous use of drugs that prolong the QT interval;
simultaneous use with aliskiren and aliskiren-containing drugs in patients with diabetes mellitus;
patients on hemodialysis, as well as patients with untreated heart failure in the stage of decompensation (there is no sufficient clinical experience);
pregnancy (see “Use during pregnancy and lactation”);
period of breastfeeding (see “Use during pregnancy and lactation”);
age under 18 years (efficacy and safety have not been established).
Co-Dalneva tablet 5 mg+2.5 mg+8 mg x30
Co-Dalneva tablet 5 mg+2.5 mg+8 mg x30 ATX code: C09BX01 (Perindopril in combination with amlodipine and indapamide)
Active substances indapamide Rec.INN WHO registered amlodipine Rec.INN WHO registered perindopril Rec.INN WHO registered
Dosage form
KO-DALNEVA® tab. 5 mg+2.5 mg+8 mg: 10, 14, 20, 28, 30, 56, 60, 84 or 90 pcs.
reg. No.: LP-002958 dated 04/16/15 - Valid
Release form, composition and packaging
Tablets are white or almost white, round, biconvex, beveled on both sides.
1 tab. amlodipine besylate 6.935 mg, which corresponds to the content of amlodipine 5 mg indapamide 2.5 mg perindopril erbumine B substance-granules*, 40.824 mg, which corresponds to the content of perindopril erbumine 8 mg
Excipients: microcrystalline cellulose - 165.761 mg, pregelatinized starch - 21 mg, sodium carboxymethyl starch - 8.4 mg, sodium bicarbonate - 0.76 mg, colloidal silicon dioxide - 0.43 mg, magnesium stearate - 1.4 mg.
*Excipients of the granular substance: microcrystalline cellulose 31.6 mg, calcium chloride hexahydrate 2.4 mg.
10 pieces. — cellular contour packages (1) — cardboard packs. 10 pieces. — contour cell packaging (2) — cardboard packs. 10 pieces. — cellular contour packages (3) — cardboard packs. 10 pieces. — contour cell packaging (6) — cardboard packs. 10 pieces. — contour cell packaging (9) — cardboard packs. 14 pcs. — cellular contour packages (1) — cardboard packs. 14 pcs. — contour cell packaging (2) — cardboard packs. 14 pcs. — contour cell packaging (4) — cardboard packs. 14 pcs. — contour cell packaging (6) — cardboard packs.
Clinical and pharmacological group: Antihypertensive drug
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Antihypertensive combined drug (slow calcium channel blocker + diuretic + angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor)
pharmachologic effect
Pharmacokinetics
Indications
- arterial hypertension (if necessary, simultaneous therapy with amlodipine, indapamide and perindopril in doses used in monotherapy of the individual components).
ICD-10 codes
Dosage regimen
Inside, 1 tablet. 1 time/day, preferably in the morning, before meals.
The dose of Co-Dalneva® is selected after previously titrated doses of the individual active components of the drug. The maximum daily dose of Co-Dalneva® is 10 mg amlodipine + 2.5 indapamide + 8 mg perindopril.
Elderly patients and patients with impaired renal function
The drug Co-Dalneva® is contraindicated for use in patients with moderate and severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than 60 ml/min) (see section “Contraindications”). The drug Co-Dalneva® can be used in patients with CC equal to or exceeding 60 ml/min. For such patients, individual selection of doses of amlodipine, indapamide, and perindopril is recommended.
Amlodipine, used in equivalent doses, is equally well tolerated by both elderly and younger patients. There is no need to change the dosage regimen in elderly patients, however, increasing the dose should be done with caution, which is associated with age-related changes and prolongation of T1/2. Changes in the concentration of amlodipine in blood plasma do not correlate with the severity of renal failure.
The elimination of perindoprilate in elderly patients and patients with renal failure is slower. Therefore, in such patients it is necessary to regularly monitor the concentration of creatinine and potassium levels in the blood plasma.
Patients with liver dysfunction
Co-Dalneva® is contraindicated in patients with severe liver failure (see section “Contraindications”).
Caution should be exercised when using the drug in patients with mild to moderate liver dysfunction.
Side effect
World Health Organization (WHO) classification of the incidence of side effects: very common >1/10, common >1/100 to 1/1000 to 1/10000 to
Contraindications for use
- hypersensitivity to amlodipine and other dihydropridine derivatives, indapamide and other sulfonamide derivatives, perindopril and other ACE inhibitors, as well as to the excipients included in the drug,
- history of angioedema (Quincke's edema) associated with taking ACE inhibitors,
- hereditary/idiopathic angioedema,
- bilateral renal artery stenosis, stenosis of the artery of a single kidney,
- severe arterial hypotension (systolic blood pressure less than 90 mm Hg),
- shock, incl. cardiogenic shock,
- unstable angina (with the exception of Prinzmetal's angina),
- obstruction of the left ventricular outflow tract (for example, clinically significant aortic stenosis),
- hemodynamically unstable heart failure after acute myocardial infarction,
- renal failure (creatinine clearance less than 60 ml/min),
- severe liver failure, incl. hepatic encephalopathy,
- refractory hypokalemia,
- simultaneous use with drugs that can cause polymorphic ventricular ari (see section “Interaction with other drugs”),
- simultaneous use with potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium and lithium preparations, in patients with elevated potassium levels in the blood plasma,
- simultaneous use of drugs that prolong the QT interval,
- simultaneous use with aliskiren and aliskiren-containing drugs in patients with diabetes mellitus,
— pregnancy and breastfeeding (see section “Pregnancy and breastfeeding”),
- age under 18 years (efficacy and safety have not been established).
Given the lack of sufficient clinical experience, it should not be used in patients on hemodialysis, as well as in patients with untreated heart failure in the stage of decompensation.
With caution (see also sections “Special instructions” and “Interaction with other drugs”): mild to moderate liver failure, systemic connective tissue diseases (including systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma), immunosuppressant therapy, allopurinol, procainamide (risk of developing neutropenia and agranulocytosis), inhibition of bone marrow hematopoiesis, reduced circulating blood volume (taking diuretics, salt-restricted diet, vomiting, diarrhea, hemodialysis), coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, cerebrovascular diseases, renovascular hypertension, diabetes mellitus, chronic heart failure (NYHA functional class IV), hyperuricemia (especially in combination with gout and urate nephrolithiasis), simultaneous use of dantrolene, estramustine, surgery/general anesthesia, blood pressure lability, hemodialysis using high-flow membranes (for example, AN69®) , before the procedure of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) apheresis with dextran sulfate, simultaneous desensitization therapy with allergens (for example, Hymenoptera venom), condition after kidney transplantation, aortic stenosis, mitral stenosis, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM), use in elderly patients and in patients of the Negroid race.
Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy
Co-Dalneva® is contraindicated during pregnancy (see section “Contraindications”).
If you are planning pregnancy or if it occurs while taking Co-Dalneva®, you should immediately stop taking it and prescribe alternative antihypertensive therapy with a proven safety profile.
The safety of amlodipine during pregnancy has not been established. The limited available data on the use of amlodipine and other BMCCs during pregnancy indicate the absence of negative effects on the fetus. In animal experiments, signs of reproductive toxicity were observed when using high doses of amlodipine. Some patients receiving BMKK therapy experienced a reversible decrease in sperm motility. There is insufficient clinical data regarding the potential effect of amlodipine on reproductive function. Long-term use of thiazide diuretics in the third trimester of pregnancy can cause hypovolemia in the mother and a decrease in uteroplacental blood flow, which leads to fetoplacental ischemia and fetal growth retardation. In rare cases, while taking diuretics shortly before birth, newborns develop hypoglycemia and thrombocytopenia.
The available data on the teratogenicity of ACE inhibitors in the first trimester of pregnancy are not convincing, but this risk cannot be completely excluded. In the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, the effect of ACE inhibitors on the fetus can lead to disruption of its development (decreased renal function, oligohydramnios, delayed ossification of the skull bones) and the development of complications in newborns (renal failure, arterial hypotsia, hyperkalemia). If an ACE inhibitor was used in the second or third trimester of pregnancy, it is recommended to conduct an ultrasound examination of the fetal kidneys and skull bones. Newborns whose mothers received ACE inhibitors during pregnancy require careful medical supervision because there is a risk of developing arterial hypotension.
Breastfeeding period
There is no data on the excretion of amlodipine in breast milk. However, it is known that other BMCCs, dihydropyridine derivatives, are excreted in breast milk. Indapamide is excreted in breast milk. Taking thiazide diuretics causes a decrease or suppression of lactation in the mother; the newborn may develop hypersensitivity to sulfonamide derivatives, hypokalemia and nuclear jaundice. It is unknown whether peripdopril is excreted in breast milk.
Co-Dalneva® is contraindicated during breastfeeding. If it is necessary to use the drug Co-Dalneva® during lactation, breastfeeding should be discontinued.
Use for liver dysfunction
The drug Co-Dalneva® should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate liver failure.
Use of the drug in patients with severe liver failure, incl. with hepatic encephalopathy is contraindicated.
Use for renal impairment
The drug Co-Dalneva® is contraindicated for use in patients with moderate and severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than 60 ml/min). The drug can be used in patients with CC equal to or exceeding 60 ml/min. For such patients, individual selection of doses of amlodipine, indapamide, and perindopril is recommended.
Use in children
The use of the drug in children and adolescents under 18 years of age is contraindicated (efficacy and safety have not been established).
Use in elderly patients
Use the drug with caution in elderly patients.
special instructions
Ko-Dalneva®
Renal dysfunction
Co-Dalneva® is contraindicated in patients with CC less than 60 ml/min. In some patients with hypertension without previous obvious renal impairment, laboratory signs of functional renal failure may appear during therapy. In this case, treatment with the drug should be stopped. In the future, combination therapy can be resumed using low doses of combinations of perindopril and indapamide, or these drugs can be used separately. Such patients require regular monitoring of potassium levels and creatinine concentrations in the blood serum 2 weeks after the start of therapy and every 2 months thereafter.
The development of renal failure more often occurs in patients with severe CHF or initial renal impairment, incl. with renal artery stenosis. The drug is not recommended for use in patients with bilateral renal artery stenosis or stenosis of the artery of a single functioning kidney.
Arterial hypotension and water-electrolyte imbalance
Patients with hyponatremia (especially with renal artery stenosis, including bilateral) are at risk of sudden development of arterial hypotension. Therefore, you should pay attention to possible symptoms of dehydration and decreased electrolyte levels in the blood plasma, for example, after diarrhea or vomiting. The use of ACE inhibitors causes blockade of the RAAS and therefore may be accompanied by a sharp decrease in blood pressure and/or an increase in the concentration of creatinine in the blood plasma, which indicates the development of functional renal failure. These phenomena are more often observed when taking the first dose of the drug or during the first two weeks of therapy and sometimes develop acutely. Such patients require regular monitoring of blood plasma electrolyte levels. In case of severe arterial hypotension, intravenous administration of 0.9% sodium chloride solution may be required. Transient arterial hypotension is not a contraindication for continued therapy. After restoration of blood volume and blood pressure, treatment can be resumed using low doses of perindopril and indapamide, or used separately.
Elderly patients
Before starting to take Co-Dalneva®, it is necessary to evaluate the functional activity of the kidneys and the potassium content in the blood plasma. At the beginning of therapy, the dose of the drug is selected taking into account the degree of decrease in blood pressure, especially in the case of a decrease in blood volume and loss of electrolytes, which helps to avoid a sharp decrease in blood pressure.
Atherosclerosis
The risk of developing arterial hypotension exists in all patients, but special caution should be observed in patients with coronary artery disease and cerebrovascular diseases. In such patients, treatment begins with low doses of the drug.
Amlodipine
CHF
In patients with CHF (functional class III and IV according to the NYHA classification), treatment is carried out with caution, due to the possibility of developing pulmonary edema. BMCCs, including amlodipine, should be used with caution in patients with CHF, and are associated with a possible increased risk of adverse events from the cardiovascular system and mortality.
Liver dysfunction
In patients with impaired liver function, T1/2 and AUC of amlodipine are increased. Amlodipine should be started with the lowest doses and caution should be exercised both when starting therapy and when increasing the dose of amlodipine. In patients with severe hepatic impairment, the dose should be increased gradually and careful monitoring of the clinical condition is required.
Indapamide
In the presence of liver dysfunction, taking thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics can lead to the development of hepatic encephalopathy. In this case, you should immediately stop taking the drug.
Photosensitivity
Cases of photosensitivity reactions have been reported while taking thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics. If a photosensitivity reaction develops, treatment should be discontinued. If it is necessary to continue diuretic therapy, it is recommended to protect the skin from exposure to sunlight or artificial ultraviolet rays.
Water and electrolyte balance
Sodium content in blood plasma
Before starting treatment, it is necessary to determine the sodium content in the blood plasma. While taking the drug, this indicator should be regularly monitored. All diuretics can cause hyponatremia, which sometimes leads to serious complications. At the initial stage of therapy, a decrease in sodium levels in the blood plasma may be asymptomatic, so regular laboratory monitoring is necessary. Elderly patients are advised to monitor plasma sodium levels more frequently.
Potassium content in blood plasma
Therapy with thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics is associated with a risk of hypokalemia. Hypokalemia (less than 3.4 mmol/L) should be avoided in the following categories of high-risk patients: elderly patients, malnourished patients, patients with cirrhosis, etc. with edema and ascites, patients with ischemic heart disease, CHF. In such patients, hypokalemia enhances the toxic effect of cardiac glycosides and increases the risk of developing arrhythmia.
Patients with a prolonged QT interval, either hereditary or drug-induced, are also at increased risk. Hypokalemia, like bradycardia, contributes to the development of severe cardiac arrhythmias, especially polymorphic ventricular tachycardia of the “pirouette” type, which can be fatal. In all the cases described above, regular monitoring of potassium levels in the blood plasma is necessary. It is necessary to determine the potassium content in the blood plasma during the first week after starting therapy. If hypokalemia is detected, appropriate therapy should be provided.
Calcium content in blood plasma
Thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics reduce the excretion of calcium by the kidneys, which may cause a slight temporary increase in calcium levels in the blood plasma. Severe hypercalcemia may be associated with previously undiagnosed hyperparathyroidism. In such cases, it is necessary to conduct a study of the function of the parathyroid glands, having first stopped taking diuretics.
Uric acid
In patients with elevated concentrations of uric acid in the blood plasma, the frequency of gout attacks may increase during therapy.
Renal dysfunction
Thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics are effective and fully effective only in patients with normal or slightly impaired renal function (plasma creatinine concentration in adult patients below 25 mg/l or 220 µmol/l). In elderly patients, CC is calculated taking into account age, body weight and gender.
In patients with hypovolemia and hyponatremia at the beginning of diuretic therapy, a temporary decrease in glomerular filtration rate and an increase in the concentration of urea and creatinine in the blood plasma may be observed. This transient functional renal failure is not dangerous for patients with unchanged renal function, but its severity may increase in patients with renal failure.
In such patients, potassium levels and plasma creatinine concentrations should be regularly monitored.
Athletes
Indapamide may give a positive reaction during doping control.
Peripdopril
Neutropenia/agranulocytosis
While taking ACE inhibitors, neutropenia/agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia and anemia may occur. In patients with normal renal function in the absence of other risk factors, neutropenia rarely develops. After discontinuation of the ACE inhibitor, neutropenia and agranulocytosis resolve on their own. Perindopril should be used with extreme caution in patients with systemic connective tissue diseases during therapy with immunosuppressants, allopurinol or procainamide, especially in patients with impaired renal function. Some patients developed severe infections, in some cases resistant to intensive antibiotic therapy. When using perindopril in such patients, it is recommended to periodically monitor the number of leukocytes in the blood plasma. If any symptoms of infectious diseases appear (for example, sore throat, fever), patients should consult a doctor.
Hypersensitivity/angioedema
While taking ACE inhibitors, incl. and perindopril, in rare cases, the development of angioedema of the face, extremities, lips, tongue, vocal folds and/or larynx may occur. If symptoms appear, you should immediately stop taking the drug and continue to monitor the patient until symptoms are completely relieved. As a rule, swelling of the face and lips does not require treatment, although antihistamines can be used to relieve symptoms. Angioedema, accompanied by swelling of the larynx, can be fatal. Swelling of the tongue, vocal folds, or larynx can lead to airway obstruction. If such symptoms appear, you should immediately administer a subcutaneous solution of epinephrine (adrenaline) at a dilution of 1:1000 (0.3-0.5 ml) and/or ensure airway patency. Patients with a history of angioedema not associated with taking ACE inhibitors may have an increased risk of developing it when taking drugs of this group.
In rare cases, angioedema of the intestine develops during therapy with ACE inhibitors. In this case, patients complain of abdominal pain as an isolated symptom or in combination with nausea and vomiting, in some cases without previous angioedema of the face and with a normal level of C-1 esterase. The diagnosis was made using computed tomography, ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs, or during surgery. Symptoms disappear after stopping ACE inhibitors. Therefore, in patients with complaints of abdominal pain taking ACE inhibitors, when carrying out differential diagnosis, it is necessary to take into account the possibility of developing angioedema of the intestine.
Anaphylactoid reactions during desensitization
There are isolated reports of the development of anaphylactoid reactions in patients taking ACE inhibitors during desensitizing therapy (for example, hymenoptera venom: bees, wasps). The development of such reactions was avoided by temporarily discontinuing ACE inhibitors (at least 24 hours before desensitization); if an ACE inhibitor was accidentally taken, the anaphylactoid reaction occurred again.
Anaphylactoid reactions during LDL apheresis
In rare cases, life-threatening anaphylactoid reactions may occur in patients receiving ACE inhibitors during LDL apheresis using dextran sulfate. To prevent such reactions, ACE inhibitors should be temporarily discontinued before each apheresis procedure.
Hemodialysis
In rare cases, anaphylactoid reactions have developed in patients receiving ACE inhibitors during hemodialysis using high-flux membranes (for example, AN69®). Therefore, it is recommended to use a different type of membrane or use an antihypertensive drug of a different pharmacotherapeutic group.
Cough
During therapy with ACE inhibitors, a dry cough may occur. The cough persists for a long time while taking drugs of this group and disappears after their discontinuation. If a patient develops a dry cough, one should be aware of the possibility of its occurrence in connection with taking an ACE inhibitor. If it is necessary to use drugs in this group, taking an ACE inhibitor can be continued.
Aortic and mitral stenosis, HOCM
ACE inhibitors should be used with caution in patients with left ventricular outflow tract obstruction and mitral stenosis.
Diabetes
In patients with diabetes mellitus receiving oral hypoglycemic agents or insulin, regular monitoring of plasma glucose concentrations is necessary during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor.
Surgery/general anesthesia
The use of ACE inhibitors in patients undergoing surgery under general anesthesia can lead to a significant decrease in blood pressure, especially when using general anesthetic agents that have antihypertensive effects. It is recommended to stop taking long-acting inhibitors, incl. perindopril, 24 hours before surgery.
Ethnic differences
In patients of the Negroid race, angioedema develops more often than in representatives of other races while using ACE inhibitors. Perindopril, like other ACE inhibitors, apparently has a less pronounced antihypertensive effect in patients of the Black race compared to representatives of other races. Perhaps this difference is due to the fact that black patients with arterial hypertension more often have low plasma renin activity.
Liver failure
In rare cases, cholestatic jaundice occurs while taking ACE inhibitors. As this syndrome progresses, fulminant liver necrosis develops, sometimes with death. The mechanism of development of this syndrome is unclear. If there is a significant increase in the activity of liver enzymes or the appearance of jaundice while taking ACE inhibitors, you should stop taking the drug and continue to monitor the patient.
Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia may develop while taking an ACE inhibitor. Risk factors for hyperkalemia are renal failure, old age (over 70 years), diabetes mellitus, some concomitant conditions (dehydration, acute decompensation of chronic heart failure, metabolic acidosis), simultaneous use of potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone, eplerenone, triamterene, amiloride), potassium supplements , potassium-containing substitutes for table salt, as well as other drugs that help increase the content of potassium in the blood plasma (for example, heparin) (especially in patients with reduced renal function). Hyperkalemia can lead to serious, sometimes fatal, heart rhythm disturbances. If necessary, simultaneous use of the drug with the above drugs should be used with caution and regularly monitor the potassium content in the blood plasma.
Renovascular hypertension
The treatment method for renovascular hypertension is renavascularization. However, the use of ACE inhibitors may be effective in patients with renovascular hypertension, both awaiting surgery and those who cannot undergo surgery.
In patients with diagnosed or suspected renal artery stenosis, treatment should begin with lower doses of Co-Dalneva®. Some patients may develop functional renal failure, which resolves after discontinuation of the drug.
Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and other technical devices
Due to the possibility of weakness and dizziness while using the drug Co-Dalneva®, care must be taken when driving vehicles and working with other technical devices that require increased concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions.
Overdose
Symptoms
The most likely symptoms of overdose are a pronounced decrease in blood pressure with the possible development of reflex tachycardia and excessive peripheral vasodilation (risk of severe and persistent arterial hypotension, including the development of shock and death). Sometimes a pronounced decrease in blood pressure is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, convulsions, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, oliguria, which can turn into anuria (as a result of hypovolemia). Disturbances in water and electrolyte balance (hyponatremia, hypokalemia) may also be observed.
Treatment
Emergency measures are aimed at removing the drug from the gastrointestinal tract: gastric lavage and/or taking activated carbon with subsequent restoration of water and electrolyte balance. If there is a pronounced decrease in blood pressure, the patient should be placed in an elevated position of the lower extremities, and, if necessary, correct hypovolemia (for example, intravenous infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride solution).
Perindoprilat, the active metabolite of perindopril, is removed by hemodialysis.
Amlodipine binds closely to plasma proteins, so hemodialysis is ineffective.
Indapamide is not removed by hemodialysis.
Drug interactions
Amlodipine
Concomitant use is not recommended
Dantrolene (IV administration)
In laboratory animals, cases of ventricular fibrillation with death and collapse have been reported during the use of verapamil and intravenous administration of dantrolene, accompanied by hyperkalemia. Due to the risk of hyperkalemia, it is recommended to avoid the simultaneous use of BMCC (amlodipine) and dantrolene in patients susceptible to malignant hyperthermia, as well as in the treatment of malignant hyperthermia.
Concomitant use requiring special attention
Inducers of the CYP3A4 isoenzyme
There are no data regarding the effect of inducers of the CYP3A4 isoenzyme on amlodipine. The simultaneous use of inducers of the CYP3A4 isoenzyme (rifampicin, St. John's wort preparations) may lead to a decrease in the concentration of amlodipine in the blood plasma. Caution should be exercised when taking amlodipine simultaneously with inducers of the CYP3A4 isoenzyme.
CYP3A4 isoenzyme inhibitors
Concomitant use of amlodipine with strong or moderate inhibitors of the CYP3A4 isoenzyme (protease inhibitors, azole antifungals, macrolides, for example, erythromycin or clarithromycin, verapamil or diltiazem) can lead to a significant increase in the concentration of amlodipine. Clinical manifestations of these pharmacokinetic abnormalities may be more pronounced in elderly patients. In this regard, monitoring of the clinical condition and dose adjustment may be required.
Concomitant use requiring attention
Amlodipine enhances the antihypertensive effect of drugs for antihypertensive therapy.
Other drug combinations
In clinical drug interaction studies, amlodipine had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of atorvastatin, digoxin, warfarin or cyclosporine.
Concomitant use of amlodipine and consumption of grapefruits or grapefruit juice is not recommended due to the possible increase in the bioavailability of amlodipine in some patients, which may lead to an increase in the antihypertensive effect.
Indapamide
Concomitant use requiring special attention
Drugs that can cause polymorphic ventricular tachycardia of the “pirouette” type
Given the risk of developing hypokalemia, caution should be exercised when using indapamide simultaneously with drugs that can cause polymorphic ventricular tachycardia of the “pirouette” type, for example, antiarrhythmic drugs (quinidine, hydroquinidine, disopyramide, amiodarone, dofetilide, ibutilide, bretylium tosylate, sotalol), some antipsychotics ( chlorpromazine, cyamemazine, levomepromazine, thiorylazine, trifluoroperazine), benzamides (amisulpride, sulpiride, sultopride, tiapride), butyrophenones (droperidol, haloperidol), other antipsychotics (pimozide), other drugs such as bepridil, cisapride, difemanil methyl sulfate, erythromycin IV c, halofantrine, mizolastine, moxifloxacin, pentamidine, sparfloxacin, vincamine IV, methadone, astemizole, terfenadine. If hypokalemia develops, simultaneous use with the above drugs should be avoided, its correction should be carried out, and ECG (QT interval) monitoring should be monitored.
Drugs that can cause hypokalemia
Concomitant use with intravenous amphotericin B, systemic corticosteroids and mineralocorticosteroids, tetracosactide, laxatives that stimulate gastrointestinal motility increases the risk of hypokalemia (additive effect). It is necessary to monitor the potassium content in the blood plasma and, if necessary, correct hypokalemia. Particular caution should be observed when used simultaneously with cardiac glycosides. Laxatives that do not stimulate gastrointestinal motility should be used.
Cardiac glycosides
Hypokalemia enhances the toxic effect of cardiac glycosides. With simultaneous use, you should monitor the potassium content in the blood plasma and ECG indicators and, if necessary, decide on the advisability of continuing therapy.
Concomitant use requiring attention
Metformin
Functional renal failure, which can occur while taking diuretics, especially loop diuretics, with simultaneous use of metformin increases the risk of developing lactic acidosis. Metformin should not be used if plasma creatinine clearance exceeds 15 mg/l (135 µmol/l) in men and 12 mg/l (110 µmol/l) in women.
Iodinated contrast agents
Dehydration while taking diuretics increases the risk of developing acute renal failure, especially in
Side effects
WHO classification of the incidence of side effects: very often - ≥1/10; often - from ≥1/100 to <1/10; uncommon - from ≥1/1000 to <1/100; rarely - from ≥1/10000 to <1/1000; very rarely - <1/10000; frequency unknown—cannot be estimated from available data.
MedDRA classification | Undesirable effects | Frequency | |
Amlodipine | Perindopril/Indapamide | ||
From the blood and lymphatic system | Leukopenia/neutropenia | Very rarely | Very rarely |
Agranulocytosis or pancytopenia | — | Very rarely | |
Thrombocytopenia | Very rarely | Very rarely | |
Aplastic anemia | — | Very rarely | |
Hemolytic anemia | — | Very rarely | |
When treated with ACE inhibitors in certain situations (after kidney transplantation, during dialysis), the development of anemia was observed | — | Very rarely | |
From the immune system | Hypersensitivity reactions in patients predisposed to broncho-obstructive and allergic reactions | — | Infrequently |
Allergic reactions | Very rarely | — | |
Metabolism and nutrition | Hyperglycemia | Very rarely | — |
Weight gain or loss | Infrequently | — | |
Mental disorders | Insomnia | Infrequently | — |
Mood lability (including anxiety) | Infrequently | Infrequently | |
Depression | Infrequently | — | |
Sleep disturbance | — | Infrequently | |
Confusion | Rarely | Very rarely | |
From the nervous system | Drowsiness (especially at the beginning of treatment) | Often | — |
Dizziness (especially at the beginning of treatment) | Often | Often | |
Headache | Often | Often | |
Tremor | Infrequently | — | |
Hypesthesia | Infrequently | — | |
Paresthesia | Infrequently | Often | |
Muscular hypertension | Very rarely | — | |
Peripheral neuropathy | Very rarely | — | |
Vertigo | — | Often | |
Fainting | Infrequently | Frequency unknown | |
From the side of the organ of vision | Visual impairment (including diplopia) | Infrequently | Often |
Hearing and labyrinth disorders | Noise (ringing) in the ears | Infrequently | Often |
From the side of the heart | Feeling of heartbeat | Often | — |
Angina pectoris | — | Very rarely | |
Myocardial infarction, possibly due to excessive reduction in blood pressure in high-risk patients | Very rarely | Very rarely | |
Heart rhythm disturbances (including bradycardia, ventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation) | Very rarely | Very rarely | |
Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia of the “pirouette” type (possibly fatal) | — | Frequency unknown | |
From the side of blood vessels | Feeling of a rush of blood to the skin of the face | Often | — |
Marked decrease in blood pressure (including orthostatic hypotension) | Infrequently | Infrequently | |
Vasculitis (including hemorrhagic vasculitis) | Very rarely | Infrequently | |
From the respiratory system, chest organs and mediastinum | Dyspnea | Infrequently | Often |
Rhinitis | Infrequently | Very rarely | |
Cough | Very rarely | Often | |
Bronchospasm | — | Infrequently | |
Eosinophilic pneumonia | — | Very rarely | |
From the gastrointestinal tract | Gingival hyperplasia | Very rarely | — |
Abdominal pain, nausea | Often | Often | |
Epigastric pain | — | Often | |
Vomit | Infrequently | Often | |
Dyspepsia | Infrequently | Often | |
Changes in bowel habits (including diarrhea, constipation) | Infrequently | Often | |
Dryness of the oral mucosa | Infrequently | Often | |
Impaired taste perception | — | Often | |
Pancreatitis | Very rarely | Very rarely | |
Gastritis | Very rarely | — | |
Decreased appetite | — | Often | |
Angioedema of the intestine | — | Very rarely | |
From the liver and biliary tract | Hepatitis* | Very rarely | — |
Jaundice* | Very rarely | Very rarely | |
Hepatic encephalopathy in patients with liver failure | — | Frequency unknown | |
From the skin and subcutaneous tissues | Hives | Infrequently | Infrequently |
Angioedema of the face, extremities, lips, mucous membrane of the tongue, vocal folds and/or larynx (see “Special Instructions”) | Very rarely | Infrequently | |
Erythema multiforme exudative | Very rarely | Very rarely | |
Exanthema | Infrequently | — | |
Alopecia | Infrequently | — | |
Purpura | Infrequently | — | |
Change in skin color | Infrequently | — | |
Increased sweating | Infrequently | Infrequently | |
Itchy skin | Infrequently | Often | |
Skin rash | Infrequently | Often | |
Exfoliative dermatitis | Very rarely | — | |
Stevens-Johnson syndrome | Very rarely | Very rarely | |
Photosensitivity | Very rarely | Frequency unknown | |
Maculopapular rash | — | Often | |
Toxic epidermal necrolysis | — | Very rarely | |
Possible worsening of the acute form of systemic lupus erythematosus | — | Infrequently | |
From the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue | Arthralgia, myalgia | Infrequently | — |
Swelling of the ankles | Often | — | |
Muscle spasms | Infrequently | Often | |
Backache | Infrequently | — | |
From the kidneys and urinary tract | Painful urination, nocturia, frequent urination | Infrequently | — |
Kidney failure | — | Infrequently | |
Acute renal failure | — | Very rarely | |
From the genital organs and breast | Impotence | Infrequently | Infrequently |
Gynecomastia | Infrequently | — | |
General and administration site disorders | Peripheral edema | Often | — |
Increased fatigue | Often | — | |
Chest pain | Infrequently | — | |
Asthenia | Infrequently | Often | |
Pain of various localizations | Infrequently | — | |
General malaise | Infrequently | — | |
Laboratory and instrumental data | Increased concentration of serum bilirubin, activity of liver enzymes (ALT*, AST*) | Very rarely | Frequency unknown |
Increased QT interval on ECG | — | Frequency unknown | |
Increased concentration of creatinine in urine and blood plasma, which occurs after discontinuation of therapy | — | Frequency unknown | |
Hypokalemia | — | Frequency unknown | |
Hyponatremia and hypovolemia leading to dehydration and orthostatic hypotension | — | Frequency unknown | |
Increased concentrations of uric acid and glucose in blood plasma | — | Frequency unknown | |
Hyperkalemia | — | Frequency unknown | |
Hypercalcemia | — | Rarely |
* Most cases are associated with cholestasis.
KO-DALNEVA
special instructions
Ko-Dalneva
®
Renal dysfunction
Co-Dalneva is contraindicated in patients with CC less than 60 ml/min.
In some patients with hypertension without previous obvious renal impairment, laboratory signs of functional renal failure may appear during therapy. In this case, treatment with the drug should be stopped. In the future, combination therapy can be resumed using low doses of a combination of perindopril and indapamide, or these drugs can be used separately. Such patients require regular monitoring of potassium levels and creatinine concentrations in the blood serum 2 weeks after the start of therapy and every 2 months thereafter.
The development of renal failure more often occurs in patients with severe CHF or underlying renal impairment, including renal artery stenosis. The drug is not recommended for use in patients with bilateral renal artery stenosis or arterial stenosis of a single functioning kidney.
Arterial hypotension and water-electrolyte imbalance
Patients with hyponatremia (especially with renal artery stenosis, including bilateral) are at risk of sudden development of arterial hypotension. Therefore, you should pay attention to possible symptoms of dehydration and decreased electrolyte levels in the blood plasma, for example, after diarrhea or vomiting. The use of ACE inhibitors causes blockade of the RAAS and therefore may be accompanied by a sharp decrease in blood pressure and/or an increase in the concentration of creatinine in the blood plasma, which indicates the development of functional renal failure. These phenomena are more often observed when taking the first dose of the drug or during the first two weeks of therapy and sometimes develop acutely. Such patients require regular monitoring of blood plasma electrolyte levels. In case of severe arterial hypotension, intravenous administration of 0.9% sodium chloride solution may be required. Transient arterial hypotension is not a contraindication for continued therapy. After restoration of circulating blood volume (CBV) and blood pressure, treatment can be resumed using low doses of perindopril and indapamide, or used separately.
Elderly patients
Before starting to take Co-Dalneva®, it is necessary to evaluate the functional activity of the kidneys and the potassium content in the blood plasma. At the beginning of therapy, the dose of the drug is selected taking into account the degree of reduction in blood pressure, especially in the case of a decrease in blood volume and loss of electrolytes, which avoids a sharp decrease in blood pressure.
Atherosclerosis
The risk of developing arterial hypotension exists in all patients, but special caution should be observed in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and cerebrovascular diseases. In such patients, treatment begins with low doses of the drug.
Amlodipine
CHF
In patients with CHF (functional class III and IV according to the NYHA classification), treatment is carried out with caution, due to the possibility of developing pulmonary edema. BMCCs, including amlodipine, should be used with caution in patients with CHF, due to a possible increased risk of adverse events from the cardiovascular system and mortality.
Liver dysfunction
In patients with impaired liver function, T1/2 and AUC of amlodipine are increased. Amlodipine should be started with the lowest doses and caution should be exercised both when starting therapy and when increasing the dose of amlodipine. In patients with severe hepatic impairment, the dose should be increased gradually and careful monitoring of the clinical condition is required.
Indapamide
In the presence of liver dysfunction, taking thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics can lead to the development of hepatic encephalopathy. In this case, you should immediately stop taking the drug.
Photosensitivity
Cases of photosensitivity reactions have been reported while taking thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics. If a photosensitivity reaction develops, treatment should be discontinued. If it is necessary to continue diuretic therapy, it is recommended to protect the skin from exposure to sunlight or artificial ultraviolet rays.
Water and electrolyte balance
Sodium content in blood plasma
Before starting treatment, it is necessary to determine the sodium content in the blood plasma. While taking the drug, this indicator should be regularly monitored. All diuretics can cause hyponatremia, which sometimes leads to serious complications. At the initial stage of therapy, a decrease in sodium levels in the blood plasma may be asymptomatic, so regular laboratory monitoring is necessary. Elderly patients are advised to monitor plasma sodium levels more frequently.
Potassium content in blood plasma
Therapy with thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics is associated with a risk of hypokalemia. It is necessary to avoid hypokalemia (less than 3.4 mmol/l) in the following categories of patients from high-risk groups: elderly patients, malnourished patients, patients with liver cirrhosis, including edema and ascites, patients with coronary artery disease, CHF. In such patients, hypokalemia enhances the toxic effect of cardiac glycosides and increases the risk of developing arrhythmia.
An increased risk group also includes patients with a prolonged QT interval, either hereditary or caused by drug exposure. Hypokalemia, like bradycardia, contributes to the development of severe cardiac arrhythmias, especially polymorphic ventricular tachycardia of the “pirouette” type, which can be fatal. In all the cases described above, regular monitoring of potassium levels in the blood plasma is necessary. It is necessary to determine the potassium content in the blood plasma during the first week after starting therapy. If hypokalemia is detected, appropriate therapy should be provided.
Calcium content in blood plasma
Thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics reduce the excretion of calcium by the kidneys, which may cause a slight temporary increase in calcium levels in the blood plasma. Severe hypercalcemia may be associated with previously undiagnosed hyperparathyroidism. In such cases, it is necessary to conduct a study of the function of the parathyroid glands, having first stopped taking diuretics.
Uric acid
In patients with elevated concentrations of uric acid in the blood plasma, the frequency of gout attacks may increase during therapy.
Renal dysfunction
Thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics are fully effective only in patients with normal or slightly impaired night function (plasma creatinine concentration in adult patients below 25 mg/l or 220 µmol/l). In elderly patients, CC is calculated taking into account age, body weight and gender.
In patients with hypovolemia and hyponatremia at the beginning of diuretic therapy, a temporary decrease in glomerular filtration rate and an increase in the concentration of urea and creatinine in the blood plasma may be observed. This transient functional renal failure is not dangerous for patients with unchanged renal function, but its severity may increase in patients with renal failure.
In such patients, potassium levels and plasma creatinine concentrations should be regularly monitored.
Athletes
Indapamide may give a positive reaction during doping control.
Perindopril
Neutropenia/agranulocytosis
While taking ACE inhibitors, neutropenia/agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia and anemia may occur. In patients with normal renal function in the absence of other risk factors, neutropenia rarely develops. After discontinuation of the ACE inhibitor, neutropenia and agranulocytosis resolve on their own. Perindopril should be used with extreme caution in patients with systemic connective tissue diseases during therapy with immunosuppressants, allopurinol or procainamide, especially in patients with impaired renal function. Some patients developed severe infections, in some cases resistant to intensive antibiotic therapy. When using perindopril in such patients, it is recommended to periodically monitor the number of leukocytes in the blood plasma. If any symptoms of infectious diseases appear (for example, sore throat, fever), patients should consult a doctor.
Hypersensitivity/angioedema
While taking ACE inhibitors, including perindopril, in rare cases, the development of angioedema of the face, extremities, lips, tongue, vocal folds and/or larynx may occur. If symptoms appear, you should immediately stop taking the drug and continue to monitor the patient until symptoms are completely relieved. As a rule, swelling of the face and lips does not require treatment, although antihistamines can be used to relieve symptoms. Angioedema, accompanied by swelling of the larynx, can be fatal. Swelling of the tongue, vocal folds, or larynx can lead to airway obstruction. If such symptoms appear, you should immediately administer a subcutaneous solution of epinephrine (adrenaline) at a dilution of 1:1000 (0.3-0.5 ml) and/or ensure airway patency. In patients with a history of angioedema not associated with taking ACE inhibitors. The risk of its development may be increased when taking drugs from this group.
In rare cases, angioedema of the intestine develops during therapy with ACE inhibitors. In this case, patients complain of abdominal pain as an isolated symptom or in combination with nausea and vomiting, in some cases without previous angioedema of the face and with a normal level of C-1 esterase. The diagnosis was made using computed tomography, ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs, or during surgery. Symptoms disappear after stopping ACE inhibitors. Therefore, in patients with complaints of abdominal pain taking ACE inhibitors, when carrying out differential diagnosis, it is necessary to take into account the possibility of developing angioedema of the intestine.
Anaphylactoid reactions during desensitization
There are isolated reports of the development of anaphylactoid reactions in patients taking AIF inhibitors during desensitizing therapy (for example, hymenoptera venom: bees, wasps). The development of such reactions was avoided by temporarily discontinuing ACE inhibitors (at least 24 hours before desensitization); if an ACE inhibitor was accidentally taken, the anaphylactoid reaction occurred again.
Anaphylactoid reactions during LDL apheresis
In rare cases, life-threatening anaphylactoid reactions may occur in patients receiving ACE inhibitors during LDL apheresis using dextran sulfate. To prevent such reactions, ACE inhibitors should be temporarily discontinued before each apheresis procedure.
Hemodialysis
In rare cases, anaphylactoid reactions have developed in patients receiving ACE inhibitors during hemodialysis using high-flux membranes (for example, AN69®). Therefore, it is recommended to use a different type of membrane or use an antihypertensive drug of a different pharmacotherapeutic group.
Cough
During therapy with ACE inhibitors, a dry cough may occur. The cough persists for a long time while taking drugs of this group and disappears after their discontinuation. If a patient develops a dry cough, one should be aware of the possibility of its occurrence in connection with taking an ACE inhibitor. If it is necessary to use drugs in this group, taking an ACE inhibitor can be continued.
Aortic and mitral stenosis, HOCM
ACE inhibitors should be used with caution in patients with left ventricular outflow tract obstruction and mitral stenosis.
Diabetes
In patients with diabetes mellitus receiving oral hypoglycemic agents or insulin, regular monitoring of plasma glucose concentrations is necessary during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor.
Surgery/general anesthesia
The use of ACE inhibitors in patients undergoing surgery under general anesthesia can lead to a significant decrease in blood pressure, especially when using general anesthetic agents that have antihypertensive effects. It is recommended to stop taking long-acting inhibitors, including perindopril, 24 hours before surgery.
Ethnic differences
In patients of the Negroid race, angioedema develops more often than in representatives of other races while using ACE inhibitors. Perindopril, like other ACE inhibitors, apparently has a less pronounced antihypertensive effect in patients of the Black race compared to representatives of other races. Perhaps this difference is due to the fact that black patients with arterial hypertension more often have low plasma renin activity.
Liver failure
In rare cases, cholestatic jaundice occurs while taking ACE inhibitors. As this syndrome progresses, fulminant liver necrosis develops, sometimes with death. The mechanism of development of this syndrome is unclear. If there is a significant increase in the activity of liver enzymes or the appearance of jaundice while taking ACE inhibitors, you should stop taking the drug and continue to monitor the patient.
Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia may develop while taking ACE inhibitors. Risk factors for hyperkalemia are renal failure, old age (over 70 years), diabetes mellitus, some concomitant conditions (dehydration, acute decompensation of chronic heart failure, metabolic acidosis), simultaneous use of potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone, eplerenone, triamterene, amiloride), potassium supplements , potassium-containing substitutes for table salt, as well as other drugs that help increase the content of potassium in the blood plasma (for example, heparin) (especially in patients with reduced night function). Hyperkalemia can lead to serious, sometimes fatal, heart rhythm disturbances. If necessary, simultaneous use of the drug with the above drugs should be used with caution and regularly monitor the potassium content in the blood plasma.
Renovascular hypertension
The treatment method for renovascular hypertension is revascularization. However, the use of ACE inhibitors may be effective in patients with renovascular hypertension, both awaiting surgery and those who cannot undergo surgery.
In patients with diagnosed or suspected renal artery stenosis, treatment should begin with lower doses of Co-Dalneva®. Some patients may develop functional renal failure, which resolves after discontinuation of the drug.