Lercanidipine Tablets (Lercanidipine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

As Lercanidipine Hydrochloride, take 5 to 10 mg once daily orally at least 15 minutes before a meal. The dose may be increased to 20 mg depending on the patient's symptoms. Dose adjustments should be made gradually as the maximum antihypertensive effect takes about 2 weeks to manifest.

This medication should not be used in specific patients. For example, it should not be administered to individuals who are allergic to this drug or similar medications, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with cardiac function issues, those with severe liver or kidney dysfunction, patients who have recently had a myocardial infarction, and children and adolescents under 18 years old. In addition, it should be used with caution in patients with syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone, left ventricular dysfunction, ischemic heart disease, mild to moderate liver or kidney dysfunction, a history of angina, patients who frequently consume alcohol, and the elderly. While taking this medication, patients should be aware of possible side effects such as facial flushing, swelling of hands and feet, rapid heart rate, dizziness, headaches, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, etc. If liver dysfunction is suspected, treatment should be immediately discontinued and medical attention should be sought. Suddenly stopping this medication can worsen symptoms, so when discontinuing, the dose should be gradually reduced, and care should be taken for symptoms like dizziness or drowsiness while driving or operating machinery. This drug is metabolized in the liver, so taking it together with specific medications can alter its efficacy or side effects, therefore it is important to consult with a doctor or pharmacist regarding concomitant medications. For instance, it is advisable to avoid taking it with specific antifungal agents, antibiotics, anticonvulsants, grapefruit juice, and alcohol. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, should not take this medication, and there is no clinical experience for use in children or adolescents. Special precautions are required for the elderly, and in the case of overdose, severe hypotension and cardiac issues can occur, so immediate medical attention should be sought. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may cause deterioration of quality or accidents, so care should be taken.

Serious side effects

• Hypotension
• chest pain
• angina
• liver dysfunction
• cold sweats

Mild side effects

Facial flushing, peripheral edema, palpitations, tachycardia, headache, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, drowsiness, nervous fatigue, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, elevated serum levels of liver aminotransferases, polyuria, frequent urination, gingival hyperplasia, rash, muscle pain, tremors, insomnia, dry mouth, tingling of hands, cough, abdominal bloating, erectile dysfunction, arrhythmia, skin prickling, premature contractions, rigidity of the tongue, increased ventricular premature beats, gastrointestinal discomfort,

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. The recommended storage temperature is between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to maintain its efficacy and safety.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle