Lecadip Tablet (Lercanidipine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

As Lercanidipine Hydrochloride, 5 to 10 mg is administered orally once a day at least 15 minutes before meals. The dosage may be increased to 20 mg depending on the patient's symptoms. Dosage adjustments should be made gradually as the maximum antihypertensive effect becomes evident after 2 weeks. Elderly patients and those with liver or kidney impairment require dosage adjustment and caution.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, those who are allergic to this drug or similar drugs, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with serious heart issues, patients with severely impaired kidney or liver function, etc., may be at risk if they take this medication. Additionally, it should be used with caution in patients with arrhythmias, weak heart function, a history of heart disease, mildly impaired liver or kidney function, frequent alcohol consumption, and elderly patients. Taking this medication may result in side effects such as facial flushing, swelling of the hands and feet, rapid heartbeat, headache, dizziness, indigestion, nausea, and liver function abnormalities. If these symptoms are severe or persistent, consult a physician. Abrupt discontinuation of this medication can worsen symptoms, so it should be gradually reduced under medical supervision when stopping. Caution is also needed when driving or operating machinery due to possible dizziness or drowsiness. As this medication is metabolized in the liver, interactions may occur when taken with certain drugs. It is especially advisable to avoid taking it with drugs that inhibit or activate liver enzymes, certain antibiotics, anticonvulsants, and grapefruit juice. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and it should not be used in children or adolescents under 18 years. In case of overdose, severe hypotension or heart problems may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention, and this medication may not be removed by hemodialysis. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children and not transferred to another container for safety.

Serious side effects

Cold sweat

Mild side effects

• Flushing (including facial flushing)
• peripheral edema
• palpitations
• tachycardia
• hypotension
• chest pain
• headache
• dizziness
• weakness
• fatigue

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer time.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle