Lervasc Information

Lervasc is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The correct dosage of Lervasc depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.

Some other side effects of Lervasc have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Lervasc go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Lervasc's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Lervasc's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease, Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Lervasc since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lervasc contraindications section.

Besides this, Lervasc may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Lervasc, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Lervasc Benefits & Uses
Lervasc Dosage & How to Take
Lervasc Side Effects
Lervasc Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Lervasc with Other Drugs
Lervasc Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lervasc
Lervasc Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lervasc Benefits & Uses

Lervasc is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Lervasc Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may be increased to 20 mg depending on the individual patient's response
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may be increased to 20 mg depending on the individual patient's response

Lervasc Related Warnings

Is the use of Lervasc safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Lervasc for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Lervasc safe during breastfeeding?

Lervasc may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Lervasc on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Lervasc on kidney, information on safety of Lervasc for kidney is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Lervasc on the Liver?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Lervasc on the liver, information on safety of Lervasc for liver is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Lervasc on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Lervasc on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Lervasc with Other Drugs

Lervasc should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ketoconazole

Itraconazole

Moderate

Phenytoin

Rifampicin

Carbamazepine

Lervasc Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lervasc unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Angina
Sinusitis
Low Blood Pressure
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Lervasc

Is this Lervasc habit forming or addictive?

Lervasc is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Lervasc you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Lervasc is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Lervasc in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Lervasc Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lervasc

Taking Lervasc with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Lervasc

Consuming Lervasc with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe