Description

LERCANIDIPINE

LERCANIDIPINE belongs to a class of medications called ‘antihypertensives‘ primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a chronic condition in which the blood force against the artery wall is high. As a result, it leads to heart disease, irregular heartbeat, and other complications. 

LERCANIDIPINE contains ‘Lercanidipine‘ that works by relaxing the blood vessels. This reduces the workload on the heart and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective and also for the best results. 

Take LERCANIDIPINE as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take LERCANIDIPINE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. You may experience dizziness, headache, faster heart rate, a feeling of fast or uneven heartbeat (palpitations), sudden reddening of your face, neck, or upper chest (flushing), and ankle swelling in some cases. Most of these side effects of LERCANIDIPINE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. 

If you are known to be allergic to LERCANIDIPINE or any other medicines, please inform your doctor. Before taking LERCANIDIPINE, let your doctor know if you have had hypotension (low blood pressure), angina chest pain, or heart problems, liver or kidney disease, or diabetes. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking LERCANIDIPINE. LERCANIDIPINE is not recommended in children below 18 as safety and efficacy have not been established in children. You should monitor your blood pressure regularly to be sure that the LERCANIDIPINE is working efficiently. And also, a healthy diet, and regular exercise is necessary to keep blood pressure under control. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you’re taking LERCANIDIPINE. It can make side effects worse. Even a small reduction in sodium in your diet helps improve your heart’s health and reduce blood pressure. 

Uses of LERCANIDIPINE

Hypertension (high blood pressure).

Medicinal Benefits

LERCANIDIPINE is an anti-hypertensive drug that treats high blood pressure (hypertension). LERCANIDIPINE contain ‘Lercanidipine’ that works by relaxing the blood vessels; this lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, heart-related chest pain (angina) other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective and also for the best results. 

Directions for Use

Take LERCANIDIPINE with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.

Side Effects of LERCANIDIPINE

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Faster heart rate
• A feeling of fast or uneven heartbeat (palpitations)
• Sudden reddening of your face, neck, or upper chest (flushing)
• Ankle swelling