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Lordivas medicine 5mg is a medicine to treat patients with hypertension, chronic angina, and prevent the risk of myocardial infarction. The drug has the main ingredient Amlodipine belongs to the group of calcium channel blockers, made in the form of tablets. This medication is prescribed by a doctor. Patients absolutely do not self-medicate to avoid possible unwanted effects.
1. What is Lordivas 5mg?
Lordivas is a drug used to treat hypertension, chronic stable angina, and vasospastic angina. The main ingredient of Lordivas 5mg drug is Amlodipine besylate, a calcium ion antagonist and inhibits the influx of calcium ions into cardiac and smooth muscle cells.The mechanism of Lordivas lowering blood pressure based on amlodipine's direct relaxing effect on vascular smooth muscle, reducing angina pectoris has not been completely determined but is mainly based on the following effects:
First, because amlodipine causes dilatation peripheral arterioles should reduce the peripheral resistance to cardiac contractility. This reduction in load reduces myocardial energy consumption and decreases oxygen demand.
Second, the mechanism of action of amlodipine also dilates the major coronary arteries and arterioles, this dilation increases myocardial oxygen delivery in patients with coronary artery spasm.
The drug is not affected by food, so the bioavailability of amlodipine when taken orally is about 60 - 80%.
After the patient has taken the drug, the peak plasma concentration is 6 to 12 hours. This concentration is maintained in plasma for 7-8 days after once-daily dosing.
Lordivas 5mg drug is metabolised in the liver and excreted in the urine. Therefore, in patients with hepatic impairment, the half-life of amlodipine will increase, so this subject should be closely monitored by the physician when taking the drug.
2. Uses and indications for taking Lordivas 5mg
Lordivas medicine 5mg is indicated for the treatment of the following conditions:
Treatment of hypertension. Chronic stable angina or vasoconstrictor angina.
3. Dosage - How to use Lordivas 5mg
Dosage: Take 1 tablet / time, only during the day. The dose can be increased to 2 tablets/time/day. Usage: The drug is taken orally. Note: The above dosage is for reference only, the specific dose depends on each condition and disease severity. Therefore, to get the right dose, you need to consult a qualified doctor/pharmacist.
4. What to do when overdose or forget dose of Lordivas 5mg?
During the course of taking Lordivas 5mg if you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose to make up for a dose you missed. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose.
If you overdose on Lordivas 5mg, you will experience symptoms: vomiting, nausea, dizziness, intoxication... or any other unpleasant symptoms, please notify your doctor or seek medical help. nearest medical facility for timely diagnosis and treatment.
5. Undesirable effects of Lordivas 5mg
Common side effects:
Ankle edema. Headache, dizziness Diarrhea, nausea. Itching, skin rash. Uncommon side effects:
Purpura. Excessive drop in blood pressure. Fast heart beat. Medal. Anaphylaxis . Decreased platelets, white blood cells. CKD. During the course of taking Lordivas 5mg, if you experience any unwanted effects, stop taking the medicine and immediately notify your doctor or go to the nearest medical center for emergency and timely treatment.
6. Contraindications when taking Lordivas 5mg
Lordivas drug should not be used in the following cases:
Patients with hypersensitivity to amlodipine or any of its ingredients. Patients with heart failure have not been stabilized.
7. Lordivas 5mg . drug interactions
With anesthetics when used in combination Lordivas may increase the antihypertensive effect of amlodipine, thereby causing a sharp drop in blood pressure. With analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs will reduce the antihypertensive effect of amlodipine, due to inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. In summary, Lordivas is a drug to treat hypertension, chronic angina pectoris, to prevent the risk of myocardial infarction, so to ensure safe drug use, correct indications and dosage Lordivas should be used as directed. doctor's decision. If you have any further questions about the drug, please consult your doctor/pharmacist for advice.
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