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Lacidipine is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blocker which helps to lower blood pressure and reduce the workload of the heart. This helps prevent heart attacks and strokes. Lacidipine also helps to prevent the buildup of plaque (cholesterol deposit) in the walls of your arteries. It may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on your blood pressure levels and the severity of your condition. You can take it at any time of the day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor's advice while taking this medicine. The most common side effects include nausea, fatigue, abdominal pain, swelling in the feet or ankles, dizziness, flushing, headache and unusual beating of the heart (palpitations). Consult your doctor if any of these bother you, or do not go away. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking, especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Lacidipine is a calcium channel blocker. It regulates the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the pressure on them, thereby making it easier for the heart to pump more blood throughout the body. In this way, it normalizes the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Lacidipine is a potent dihydropyridine Ca antagonist mainly selective for Ca channels in the vascular smooth muscle. It dilates peripheral arterioles resulting in reduced peripheral vascular resistance and BP.

Adult Dose: Oral Hypertension Adult: Initially, 2 mg once daily, may increase after 3-4 wk to 4 mg/day. Max: 6 mg/day. Hepatic impairment: Severe: Reduce dose.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lacidipine may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

If you miss a dose of Lacidipine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Common: • Fatigue • Ankle swelling • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) • Headache • Nausea • Edema (swelling) • Dizziness • Palpitations • Abdominal pain

[UNSAFE] Lacidipine may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Lacidipine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away. It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Lacidipine affects you. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Within 1 mth of MI, cardiogenic shock, unstable angina, aortic stenosis.

Additive effect w/ diuretics, ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers. May increase plasma level w/ cimetidine. Metabolism may be affected by CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. itraconazole) and inducers (e.g. rifampicin). May attenuate antihypertensive effect w/ corticoids or tetracosactid

[CAUTION] Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lacidipine. Please consult your doctor.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Lacidipine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Lacidipine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Lacidipine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lacidipine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. [CAUTION] Lacidipine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lacidipine may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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