Lercanidipine: Learn About Lercanidipine Uses, Dosage, Side-Effects, Warnings on PharmEasy
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Lercanidipine is ‘calcium channel blocker’ medicine that lowers high blood pressure (hypertension)....
Contraindications of Lercanidipine
When should one not use Lercanidipine
You are allergic to this medicine or other calcium channel blocker medicines
You are taking Ciclosporin, antifungal medicine, Macrolide antibiotics, antiviral medicine
Side effects of Lercanidipine
Precautions and Warnings of Lercanidipine
Can I take Lercanidipine during pregnancy?
This medicine should not be taken in pregnancy as it can harm an unborn baby. Consult with the doctor before taking medicine.
Can I take Lercanidipine while breastfeeding?
No data available whether this medicine passes in breast milk or not. Therefore avoid this medicine during breastfeeding. Consult with the doctor before taking medicine.
Can I drive if I have consumed Lercanidipine?
It may impair the ability to drive. You may feel dizziness, drowsiness.
Can I consume alcohol with Lercanidipine?
Patients should not consume alcohol while taking this medicine as it can cause dizziness, tiredness as it further decreases the blood pressure.
You have heart disease called sick sinus syndrome or angina
You are on dialysis for kidney disease
Mode of Action of Lercanidipine
Lercanidipine blocks L-type calcium channels in the smooth muscle cells of blood vessels, relaxing them, and thus lowering blood pressure.
Interactions of Lercanidipine
Antacids like Cimetidine and Ranitidine
The medicine should be taken at least 15 minutes before breakfast, as a diet rich in fat increases medicine level in the blood
Grapefruit or its juice increases the effect of medicine
The patient should reduce salt intake, eat more potassium-rich foods, avoid caffeine
Dietary Restrictions of Lercanidipine
Dosage of Lercanidipine
The effect of an overdose may be harmful as it may further lower your blood pressure that may lead to unconsciousness and you may require immediate medical attention.
Q: What should I discuss with my healthcare expert before taking Lercanidipine?
Q: What are the lifestyle changes that should be adopted by a patient with high blood pressure?
Low salt intake diet
Daily Regular exercise and walking
Use of sunflower or safflower cooking oil
Decrease body weight according to height
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