What is Coveram 3.5mg/2.5mg (Viacoram)?
Coveram 3.5mg/2.5mg is a fixed-dose combination prescription medication used primarily for the management of essential hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults. In the Nigerian market, this specific low-dose strength is officially marketed under the brand name Viacoram, while higher strengths retain the Coveram branding.
It is manufactured by Servier and combines two effective antihypertensive agents that work together to control blood pressure more effectively than either drug alone.
How It Works
This medication contains two active ingredients with complementary mechanisms:
- Perindopril Arginine (3.5mg): An Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by relaxing the blood vessels, making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
- Amlodipine Besilate (2.5mg): A Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB). It prevents calcium from entering the walls of the heart and blood vessels, which allows the vessels to relax and open up.
Why Use This Specific Combination?
The 3.5mg/2.5mg formulation is typically used to initiate therapy in patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled by one medication or as a starting point for those with mild to moderate hypertension. By combining two classes of drugs, it targets blood pressure through different pathways.
Guidance and Safety
As a prescription-only medicine, it is essential to follow your doctor's instructions strictly. Common side effects may include dizziness, headache, or swelling. If you have questions about your dosage or how this medication interacts with other supplements, you can contact a GoMed pharmacist for professional guidance.
Always store your tablets in a dry place below 30°C and keep them out of reach of children.