Names and pronunciation
(per-in′doe-pril) Coversyl , Coversyl Plus
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Drug reference
(per-in′doe-pril) Coversyl , Coversyl Plus
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Func. class.: Antihypertensive, ACE inhibitor Func. class.: Pediculocide/scabicidal
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USES: Management of hypertension, MI prophylaxis USES: Treatment of head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) and its nits (eggs); treatment of scabies (Sarcoptes scabiei) infestation
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Unlabeled uses: HF
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CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity
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Black Box Warning: Pregnancy second/ third trimester
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES Hypertension. Adult PO: Initial: 4 mg daily; titrate dose as needed up to 16 mg daily DOSAGE AND ROUTES Head lice. Adult/child ≥2 mo: Topical: Cream rinse/lotion 1%: Before application, wash hair with conditioner-free sham- poo; rinse with water and towel dry. Ap- ply a sufficient amount of lotion or cream rinse to saturate the hair and scalp (especially behind the ears and nape of neck). Leave on hair for 10 min then rinse with warm water; remove re- maining nits with nit comb, may repeat in 7 days if needed Scabies. Adult/child ≥ 2 mo: Topical: Cream 5%: Thoroughly massage cream (30 g for adult) from head to soles of feet; leave on for 8-14 hr before removing (shower or bath); for infants and the el- derly, also apply on the hairline, neck, scalp, temple, and forehead; may repeat if living mites are observed 14 days after first treatment
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Available forms: Tabs 2, 4, 8 mg (per-METH-rin) Elimite, Kwellada-P , Nix Available forms: Cream 5%; lotion 1%
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