Lercanidipine

Therapeutic Group

Calcium Channel Blockers

Indication Dosage

Mild To Moderate Hypertension: 

  • Adult: Initially 10 Mg Once Daily; Increased If Necessary To 20 Mg Daily, Dose Can Be Adjusted After 2 Weeks 
  • Children: Not Recommended.

Content

  • Tab 10mg /20mg: Lercanidipine 10mg /20mg.

Pregnancy

Contraindicated In Pregnancy.

Stability

  • Dihydropyridine Calcium-channel Blockers

Contra Indications

  • Acute Porphyria, Unstable Angina, Uncontrolled Heart Failure, Within 1 Month Of Myocardial Infarction, Renal Impairment, Aortic Stenosis, Severe Hepatic Impairment.

Precautions

  • Acute Porphyria, Unstable Angina, Uncontrolled Heart Failure, Within 1 Month Of Myocardial Infarction, Renal Impairment, Aortic Stenosis, Severe Hepatic Impairment.

Lactation

  • Not Recommended.

Side Effects

  • Flushing
  • Peripheral Oedema
  • Palpitation
  • Tachycardia
  • Headache
  • Asthenia; Drowsiness
  • Myalgia
  • Polyuria
  • Rash
  • Dizziness
  • Gi Disturbances.
  • Rare: Gingival Hyperplasia
  • Hypotension
  • Myocardial Infarction

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