Lercanidipine

Lercanidipine, a prescription medication to lower blood pressure, is available. High blood pressure is often not felt like a problem. However, if left untreated, it can cause damage to the blood vessels and cause a stroke or heart attack.

Lercanidipine is one of the calcium blockers that block calcium from entering the muscle cells, and blood vessels carry the blood away. Calcium enters these cells and causes the heart to contract and the arteries to narrow. Calcium channel blockers reduce heart contraction and dilate or expand the arteries by blocking calcium's entry.

Before you begin taking Lercanidipine, read the patient information leaflet. This leaflet will provide you with more information about the product.

Lercanidipine comes in two strengths, 10 mg and 20 mg, which are taken once daily. Your doctor may increase the dose to 20 mg daily if necessary. Follow the instructions of your doctor.

Most likely, your doctor will recommend that you take your medicine at the same time each day. You will be more likely to stick to a schedule and remember to take medication at the same time every day.

Swallow the Lercanidipine tablet with a glass of water. Take this medication 30 minutes before you eat. It is because fatty foods can cause your body to absorb more lercanidipine, which could lead to side effects.

You can skip a dose if you forget to take it. It is not recommended to take a second dose to make up for the dose that was missed.

One 10 mg tablet daily is the usual starting dosage for Lercanidipine. Your doctor may increase the dosage to one tablet of 20 mg once daily if necessary after a few weeks.

Lercanidipine, like any other medicine, may cause the following side effects, although not everyone who takes it experiences them:

Dizziness
Headaches
Flushing
Faster than normal heartbeat
Swollen arms, wrists, legs, or ankles
Awareness of your heartbeat
Skin rash
Drowsiness
Fatigue
Increased need to urinate
Difficulty in breathing
Disturbances of the gut, such as vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, indigestion, and abdominal pain
A general feeling of being unwell
Chest pain
Alteration in the results of liver function tests
Increased urinary frequency
Hypotension
Mild swelling of the gums

Lercanidipine may cause occasional fatigue and dizziness, be extra careful when driving or operating machinery.

Do not consume grapefruit juice as it can increase Lercanidipine's effect on your blood pressure and make you feel dizzy. It could also increase the risk of experiencing other side effects.

Consult your doctor before taking Lercanidipine if you are:

Elderly
Suffering from chronic heart failure
Suffering from decreased kidney function
Suffering from decreased liver function
Suffering from sinus syndrome
Suffering from narrowing of the main artery coming from the heart
Pregnant, trying to be pregnant or breastfeeding
Taking prescription, non-prescription or herbal medicine
Taking other medicines that decrease blood pressure

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