Levacame tablet 10/80 milligrams

Adult dose

The recommended dose is 1 tablet once daily, taken with water at least 15 minutes before meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). - 10/80 milligrams: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with 10 milligrams of lercanidipine. - 10/160 milligrams: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with 10 milligrams of lercanidipine or this medication 10/80 milligrams.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this medication in pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established, and its use is not recommended.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Pregnant women or those who might become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver function, liver cirrhosis, or bile duct obstruction, and those with certain genetic disorders should not take this medication. It is also not advisable for patients with significantly impaired heart and kidney function, patients undergoing hemodialysis, and children or adolescents under 18 years old. Elderly patients or those with mildly impaired liver function should start at a low dose and be monitored closely throughout treatment. Patients with high blood potassium levels or at risk of hyperkalemia should be cautious when taking this medication. This medication has a strong blood pressure-lowering effect, so dizziness or fainting may occur due to a rapid drop in blood pressure when first taken. Particularly, patients who are taking diuretics or are in a state of fluid depletion should be more careful. Sudden discontinuation of this medication may worsen symptoms, so it should be tapered off gradually. Interactions may occur when taken with other antihypertensive medications or certain drugs, so consulting a healthcare professional is essential. In case of overdose, severe hypotension, decreased consciousness, heart problems, etc., may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may lead to accidents, so caution is advised.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), palpitations, chest pain, cold sweat, difficulty breathing, elevated blood pressure, liver abnormalities (elevated alanine aminotransferase and liver dysfunction), severe allergic reactions, severe edema, acute renal failure, increased potassium levels in the blood (hyperkalemia), intestinal vascular edema, severe skin reactions, severe neurological symptoms (seizures, altered consciousness, etc.), chest discomfort, hypotension, myocardial infarction, angina, patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• anxiety
• insomnia
• dyspepsia
• diarrhea
• gastritis
• upper abdominal pain
• nausea
• palpitations

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This helps to maintain the medication’s effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Bright yellowish-brown round film-coated tablets

Package unit

100 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 10)