Description

What is Lercanidipine 10 mg?

This medication contains the active ingredient Lercanidipine hydrochloride. Each tablet contains 10 mg lercanidipine hydrochloride. Doctors normally prescribe Lercanidipine for adults suffering from mild to moderate essential hypertension.

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, so it’s important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. Thus, the patient should adhere to the treatment regimen prescribed by his or her healthcare provider even when feeling well.

How works Lercanidipine?

Lercanidipine prevents calcium from getting into muscle cells in blood vessels. This relaxes the blood vessels and makes them wider. This allows blood to flow more easily and lowers blood pressure.

The risk of complications associated with persistently high blood pressure, such as stroke and heart problems, can also be reduced by controlling hypertension.

How to use Lercanidipine 10mg?

The typical starting dose is 10mg once a day. The prescribing information says patients should take it at least 15 minutes before a meal. Depending on how someone responds, a doctor may increase the dose to 20 mg.

But don’t increase or decrease your dose without medical advice. NHS guidance says if you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the usual time. Do not take a double dose.

Side Effects Common

Like all medicines, Lercanidipine 10mg can cause side effects, but not everybody gets them. Typical effects may include:

• Headache.
• Lightheadedness
• Flushing, NY 11354
• Fast or pounding heartbeat
• Swollen ankles or feet
• Nausea or an upset stomach
• Fatigue or weakness
• Skin rash.

Mild side effects often improve as the body adjusts to the medication. However, if symptoms are troublesome or persistent, contact a healthcare professional.

Important Safety Information

Lercanidipine is not right for everyone. Sometimes, people with certain heart problems or serious liver or kidney problems may need another treatment.

Lercanidipine can also have interactions with other medicines and substances. Tell your doctor or chemist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines including over the counter products and supplements.

If you get any of the following serious symptoms such as fainting, severe chest pain or symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, seek urgent medical attention.

FAQs

Lercanidipine 10mg is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

It is used in adults to treat hypertension particularly mild to moderate essential hypertension.

How often do you take Lercanidipine 10mg?

The normal recommended dosing is once a day, but your doctor will decide what is best for you.

**Can I stop Lercanidipine suddenly?**

Never stop prescribed blood-pressure treatment without talking to your doctor. Your health care provider can tell you about changing treatment safely.

Is Lercanidipine a prescription medicine?

Yes. According to NHS guidance, lercanidipine is a prescription only medicine.

Conclusion

Lercanidipine 10mg works by relaxing and opening blood vessels to lower high blood pressure. So it can be an important part of controlling hypertension when prescribed appropriately. It must be taken exactly as prescribed, and patients must have regular reviews of their blood pressure. Lastly, always consult a qualified healthcare professional about side effects, interactions, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and existing health conditions.