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Lercanew is made in the form of film-coated tablets with the main ingredient in each tablet is 10mg of Lercanidipine hydrochloride. So what is Lercanew? How to use it? Please read the article below.
1. What is Lercanew?
The main ingredient of the drug Lercanew is Lercanidipine, a calcium channel blocker, belonging to the Dihydropyridine group, which has antihypertensive effects, controlling blood pressure in the normal range.Lercanew is indicated in the following cases
Idiopathic hypertension. Used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs such as diuretics, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors. Lercanew is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity to the dihydropyridine group of drugs. Pregnant. Breastfeeding women. Uncontrollable heart failure. Obstruction of blood flow from the heart. Unstable angina. Had a heart attack within 1 month. Liver disease, severe kidney disease. Children < 18 years old. Special note and caution when using Lercanew in the following cases:
People with liver disease, mild to moderate kidney disease or on dialysis. People with heart disease or using a pacemaker. At present, there are no specific reports on the effects of Lercanew on the ability to drive and use machines. However, to be on the safe side, you need to consult your doctor about this before using Lercanew.
2. How to use and dose Lercanew
Lercanew is used orally, it should be taken 15 minutes before breakfast.
Dosage of Lercanew drug should be according to the doctor's instructions, the reference dose for adults is 1 tablet/day.
If you forget a dose of Lercanew, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose of Lercanew, skip the missed dose and take your next dose as directed. Do not double the prescribed dose.
If you overdose on Lercanew, you should immediately notify your doctor or go to the hospital for timely treatment when there are dangerous symptoms.
3. Side effects of the drug Lercanew
Common side effects of Lercanew include:
Facial flushing. Peripheral edema. Chest palpitations. Headache. Dizzy. Less common side effects of Lercanew include:
Digestive disorders. Increase urine volume. Urinate many times. Rash. Tired. Sleepy . Muscle pain. Rare side effects of Lercanew include:
Excessive lowering of blood pressure. If you find any unusual symptoms appear while using Lercanew, you should notify your doctor or go to a medical facility for timely support.
4. Interaction of Lercanew with other drugs
When using Lercanew in combination with other drugs or ingredients in food, drinks can cause some reactions. Therefore, you should consult with your doctor to know which drugs should be avoided and what should be avoided during the use of Lercanew.
Above is all information about Lercanew, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Note, Lercanew is a prescription drug, so patients should absolutely not buy drugs for home treatment because they may encounter unwanted side effects.
