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Lercanidipine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Lercanidipine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Lercanidipine 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lercanidipine is used -
Moderate
Mild
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.
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.
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.
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.
What is the effect of Lercanidipine on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Lercanidipine on the heart have been reported.
Lercanidipine 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 Lercanidipine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lercanidipine habit forming or addictive?
Lercanidipine does not cause addiction.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Lercanidipine only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lercanidipine is not used to treat mental disorders.
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.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lercanidipine
Consumption of alcohol and Lercanidipine together may have severe effects on your health.
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)