Lacidip 4mg (Tablet)
Manufactured by: Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Lacidipine Similar medicine
Lacidip is indicated for
- Hypertension
- Storke prevention
Precautions and warnings
Problems with heart rhythm, either present from birth or developed later, and a longer-than-normal QT interval. Weak heart function. Liver problems. Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Side-effects
- Headache
- flushing
- oedema
- dizziness
- palpitations
- aggravation of angina
- increased alkaline phosphatase. Rarely asthenia
- rash (e.g. erythema
- itching)
- gastric upset
- nausea
- gum hyperplasia
- polyuria
- muscle cramps
- mood disturbances.
Drug Interactions
This medicine can have a stronger effect when taken with diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and beta-blockers. Cimetidine may raise its levels in your blood. Medicines that block or boost the CYP3A4 enzyme—like itraconazole (a blocker) or rifampicin (a booster)—can change how your body processes this drug. Taking it with corticoids or tetracosactide may make it less effective at lowering blood pressure.
Contraindications
Within one month of a heart attack, if you have cardiogenic shock, unstable angina, or aortic stenosis.
Mode of actions
Lacidipine is a strong calcium channel blocker from the dihydropyridine group. It mainly targets calcium channels in the muscle walls of blood vessels. By relaxing and widening small arteries, lacidipine helps lower the resistance in blood vessels and reduces blood pressure.
Dosage & Administration
Adult: PO Initial: 2 mg once daily, up to 4-6 mg/day if needed.
Pregnancy & Lactation
FDA has not yet classified this medicine into a specified pregnancy category. Although there is no enough evidence that taking this medicine during you are pregnant is harmful.
Discuss with your doctor if you are trying to get pregnant while taking this medicine too.
If you do become pregnant while you are taking this medicine, you should continue to take it and contact with your doctors as quickly as possible. They can assist you to decide whether or not to keep taking this medicine. If you abandon taking this medicine and become sick, this would be more pernicious to your child than staying on the medication.
There is no specific information about whether this medicine is passed on to the baby through breast milk. During this medication, if your baby becomes very sleepy, restless, fatigued, exhibit feeding problems, stop breastfeeding and talk to your doctors very quickly.
Pack Size & Price
30's pack Price : ৳180
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