Leradip Tablets Usage And Safety
Dosage
Lercanidipine HCl
Side Effects
Uncommon (affecting fewer than 1 in 100 patients): Headache, dizziness, faster heart beats, palpitations (heart pounding or racing), sudden reddening of the face, neck or upper chest, ankle swelling. Rare (affecting fewer than 1 in 1000 patients): Sleepiness, feeling sick, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhoea; skin rash, muscle pain, passage of large amounts of urine, tiredness. Very rare (affecting fewer than 1 in 10,000 patients): Swelling of the gums, changes in liver function (detected by blood tests), increase in the usual number of times one urinates .
Drug Interactions
Phenytoin, phenobarbital or carbamazepine , rifampicin , astemizole or terfenadine , amiodarone, quinidine or sotalol , midazolam , digoxin , metoprolol , cimetidine , simvastatin .
Indication
It helps to lower blood pressure ( Hypertension ) .
When not to Use
Do not take ? If you are allergic to lercanidipine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients ? If you have severe liver problems ? If you have severe kidney problems or you are undergoing dialysis .