What is Lercadip used for?

What Lercadip is used for. The name of your medicine is Lercadip, which is also known as lercanidipine. Lercadip belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers (of the dihydropyridine group). Lercadip lowers high blood pressure, which doctors call hypertension.

What is lercanidipine 20 mg used for?

Lercanidipine HCl is indicated in adults for the treatment of mild to moderate essential hypertension. The recommended dosage is 10 mg orally once a day at least 15 minutes before meals; the dose may be increased to 20 mg depending on the individual patient’s response.

How long does it take for lercanidipine to lower blood pressure?

In summary, lercanidipine reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure in these studies, producing a high response rate and/or normalization of blood pressure in as little as 4 weeks of therapy (Table 1).

When is the best time to take Zanidip?

ZANIDIP should be taken at about the same time each day, at least 15 minutes before a meal.

What causes high blood pressure?

Common factors that can lead to high blood pressure include: A diet high in salt, fat, and/or cholesterol. Chronic conditions such as kidney and hormone problems, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Family history, especially if your parents or other close relatives have high blood pressure.

Should blood pressure tablets be taken with food?

If high blood pressure is not treated, it can cause serious problems such as heart failure, blood vessel disease, stroke, or kidney disease. Swallow the tablet whole. Do not break, crush, or chew it. Take this medicine with or without food.

Is lercanidipine a good blood pressure medication?

Conclusions: Lercanidipine is an effective and well tolerated once daily antihypertensive agent in patients with mild to moderate hypertension. In addition, the drug may reduce BP when used as monotherapy in patients with severe hypertension or when used adjunctively in patients with resistant hypertension.

What are the side effects of taking lercanidipine?

The most common side effects of lercanidipine are:

  • headache.
  • dizziness.
  • flushing.
  • a pounding heartbeat.
  • swollen ankles.

Does lercanidipine make you pee more?

Rare Zanidip side effects Increased need to pass urine (polyuria).