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Medicines amlodipine + perindoprilQuestion & answer

amlodipine + perindopril · Medicine question

Why can it cause a dry cough?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

The answer

Answer

ACE inhibition increases bradykinin activity, which can produce a persistent dry cough. Speak to the prescriber if it is troublesome.

Sources for this answer

Perindopril/Amlodipine KRKA 4mg/5mg tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1
NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance

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