Lercanidipine Benefits & Uses

Lercanidipine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Lercanidipine 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

Lercanidipine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lercanidipine is used -

Moderate

Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Edema

Mild

Fatigue
Flushing
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness
पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea

Lercanidipine Related Warnings

Is the use of Lercanidipine safe for pregnant women?

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

Unknown
Is the use of Lercanidipine safe during breastfeeding?

Lercanidipine should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Lercanidipine on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Lercanidipine for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Lercanidipine on the Liver?

So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Lercanidipine on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Lercanidipine will affect the liver or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Lercanidipine on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Lercanidipine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Ketoconazole

Itraconazole

Moderate

Phenytoin

Rifampicin

Carbamazepine

Lercanidipine Contraindications

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

Angina
Sinusitis
Low Blood Pressure
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Lercanidipine

Is this Lercanidipine habit forming or addictive?

Lercanidipine does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Lercanidipine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Lercanidipine can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Lercanidipine only as per medical advice.

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

No, Lercanidipine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Lercanidipine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lercanidipine

Lercanidipine may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Lercanidipine

Consumption of alcohol and Lercanidipine together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe