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Lerez is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP.
The right dosage of Lerez depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Lerez side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lerez are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Lerez's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Severe while nursing. In addition, Lerez's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Lerez related warnings section.
Lerez is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease, Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lerez are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Lerez may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Lerez, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Lerez is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Lerez safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Lerez for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Lerez safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Lerez may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Lerez should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Lerez on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Lerez on kidneys.
What is the effect of Lerez on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Lerez on the liver, information on safety of Lerez for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Lerez on the Heart?
Side effects of Lerez rarely affect the heart.
Lerez should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lerez unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lerez habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lerez.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lerez, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Lerez can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Lerez should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lerez cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Lerez
Lerez may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lerez
Consuming Lerez with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 550
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Zanidip® (lercanidipine hydrochloride)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Lercan® (lercanidipine hydrochloride)