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Lercanidipine Medication Information
Learn everything you need to know about Lercanidipine-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.
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Generic Name : Lercanidipine Pronunciation : ler-kah-NIH-dih-peen ICD Code : Y52.1 Therapeutic Classification : Calcium Channel BlockersBrand Names or Trade Names of Lercanidipine
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International :
Lercanil, Lercapress, Zanidip, Carbimen, Cardiovasc, Carmen, Carmen Ace, Corifeo, Evipress, Larcadip, Larcan, Lecard, Lercadip, Lercan, Lercanidipin Heumann, Lercanidipine Actavis, Lercanidipine Arrow Génériques, Lercanidipine Biogaran, Lercanidipine Bouchara Recordati, Lercanidipine Mylan, Lercanidipine Qualimed, Lercanidipine Ratiopharm, Lercanidipine Sandoz, Lercanidipine Winthrop, Lercanidipine Zydus, Lercanidipin-Hcl Al, Lercanidipin-Hcl Stada, Lercanil, Lercapin, Lercaprel, Lercapress, Lercaril, Lercaton, Lerdip, Leridip, Lerzam, Primacor, Renovia, Vasodip, Zanedip Orifarm, Zanedip, Zaneril, Zan-Extra, Zanicor, Zanidip, Zanipress, Zanipril
Why is Lercanidipine Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for hypertension. It works by relaxing blood vessels which lowers blood pressure.When should Lercanidipine not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation and in patients with uncontrolled heart failure.What is the dosage of Lercanidipine?
Adult: PO- 10 mg once daily, increase to 20 mg daily after 2 weeks if needed.How should Lercanidipine be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth on an empty stomach.What are the warnings and precautions for Lercanidipine?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, liver and kidney diseases.What are the side effects of Lercanidipine?
Heart- Flushing, fast heart rate, palpitation and low blood pressure.Central Nervous System- Headache, dizziness, weakness and drowsiness.
Miscellaneous- Rash, diarrhea, increased urination and muscle pain.