Cardip Tablet (Lercanidipine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

For Lercanidipine Hydrochloride, take 5 to 10 mg once daily orally at least 15 minutes before meals. The dose can be increased up to 20 mg depending on the patient's symptoms. Dose adjustments should be made gradually, as the maximum antihypertensive effect typically manifests after 2 weeks.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For instance, individuals who are allergic to this medication or similar drugs, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, and nursing women should not use it. Patients with heart problems, particularly those with left ventricular outflow obstruction, untreated congestive heart failure, or unstable angina should also not take this medication. Patients with severe liver or kidney impairment, recent myocardial infarction, those undergoing dialysis, and children or adolescents under 18 years of age should not use this medication. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic disorders should refrain from taking it. Patients with syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone, left ventricular dysfunction, ischemic heart disease, mild to moderate liver dysfunction or kidney disorders, a history of angina, those who consume alcohol frequently, and the elderly should take this medication cautiously. Due to its vasodilatory effect, this medication may cause symptoms such as facial flushing, swelling, and rapid heartbeat. Rarely, hypotension, chest pain, or angina may occur. Neurological symptoms such as headache, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, and drowsiness may also be experienced, along with gastrointestinal symptoms such as indigestion, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. It is important to regularly monitor liver function because this medication may affect it; if abnormalities are found, discontinuation of use is necessary. This medication may interact with other drugs, especially those affecting the enzyme CYP3A4, which is involved in drug metabolism in the liver. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and those planning to become pregnant should also avoid using it. Its safety has not been established for use in children and adolescents, so it should not be administered to them. Elderly patients need to exercise special caution when initiating treatment with this medication. In cases of overdose, severe hypotension or cardiac issues may arise, requiring immediate medical attention and treatment as directed by healthcare professionals. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to other containers is not advisable as it can affect the maintenance of quality.

Serious side effects

• Cold sweat
• hypotension
• chest pain
• angina
• dyspnea

Mild side effects

Facial flushing, peripheral edema, palpitations, tachycardia, hypotension, chest pain, headache, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, drowsiness, neuroses, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, increased serum levels of liver aminotransferases, polyuria, frequent urination, gingival hyperplasia, rash, myalgia, tremors, insomnia, dry mouth, hand numbness, cough, abdominal fullness, erectile dysfunction, arrhythmia, cold sweat, skin tingling, premature contractions, tongue stiffness, ventricular issues.

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it is advisable to keep the medication at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, not in excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle