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Fixed combination perindopril-amlodipine (Coveram®) in the treatment of hypertension and coronary heart disease
Scheen A.J. , Krzesinski J.M.
Rev Med Liege 2009, 64(4),223-227Abstract : Coveram® is a new fixed combination of an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, perindopril, and a calcium antagonist, amlodipine. This new medication is indicated for the treatment of arterial hypertension and/or stable coronary heart disease. Such fixed combination of two molecules that have been extensively evaluated according to evidence-based medicine offers the advantage of an excellent efficacy, associated with a good tolerance profile, and favours patient’s compliance. The marketing of different formulations of Coveram® combining various dosages allows easy adjustment and titration of each of the components according to the individual patient’s characteristics.
