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Lercatop 10mg is a medicine used in the treatment of high blood pressure. What are the uses of Lercatop 10mg and how to use this medicine?1. Uses of Lercatop 10mg
Lercatop 10mg drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets with the main ingredient in each tablet is Lercanidipine hydrochloride 10mg.Lercatop 10mg is indicated in the following cases:
Mild to moderate hypertension. Lercatop 10mg is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the drug. Obstruction of blood flow from the heart. Untreated congestive heart failure. Unstable angina. Had a heart attack within 1 month. Severe liver or kidney failure. Concomitant treatment with other drugs: A strong inhibitor of CYP3A4. Cyclosporin . Pregnant and lactating women. Women of childbearing age without effective contraception. Special note and caution when using Lercatop 10mg in the following cases:
The elderly Children under 18 years of age Patients with liver failure, kidney failure People with myasthenia gravis, hepatic coma, stomach ulcers, .. .
2. Usage and dosage of Lercatop 10mg
How to take Lercatop 10mg: Lercatop 10mg is used orally with a glass of water, taking the drug at least 15 minutes before meals.Dosage of Lercatop 10mg should follow the doctor's prescription, the reference dose is as follows:
The recommended dose is 10mg taken once a day; The dose of Lercatop 10mg may be increased to 20mg depending on individual patient response. Dosage adjustment of Lercatop 10mg should be gradual because the antihypertensive effect of the drug can take up to 2 weeks to be achieved. Some patients may have better blood pressure control when Lercatop 10mg is used together with a beta-blocker, a diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide) or an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. Lercatop 10mg is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age due to insufficient clinical data. In patients with impaired hepatic or renal function: Special care should be taken when initiating Lercatop 10 mg in patients with renal dysfunction or with mild to moderate hepatic impairment. The antihypertensive effect may be enhanced in patients with hepatic impairment, so a dose adjustment of Lercatop 10 mg should be considered in this case. Lercatop 10mg is not recommended for patients with severe hepatic impairment or severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance <30ml/min). If you forget a dose of Lercatop 10mg, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose, take only the next dose, and do not take a double dose.
3. Side effects of Lercatop 10mg
Common side effects of Lercatop 10mg include:Flushing of the face Peripheral edema Palpitations Headache Dizziness. Less common side effects of Lercatop 10mg include:
Digestive disturbances Increased urine volume Increased urination Frequent urination Rash Fatigue Drowsiness Muscle pain. Rare side effects of Lercatop 10mg include:
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