Lercanidipine Teva 10mg belongs to the group of cardiovascular drugs and is formulated as film-coated tablets. The main ingredient is lercanidipine hydrochloride, which is used to treat essential hypertension. However, Lercanidipine Teva 10mg may cause some side effects. Therefore, patients should thoroughly understand the information and adhere to the prescribed treatment before using the medication.
1. Mechanism of action of Lercanidipine Teva 10mg
Lercanidipine Teva 10mg contains the active ingredient lercanidipine hydrochloride, which is a calcium antagonist that inhibits the transmembrane influx of calcium ions into cardiac and smooth muscle cells. The primary antihypertensive mechanism of Lercanidipine Teva 10mg is its direct vasodilatory effect on vascular smooth muscle, leading to a reduction in overall peripheral resistance. Although the drug has a relatively short half-life, its antihypertensive effect is prolonged due to its higher distribution coefficient in the vessel walls compared to the blood plasma. As the vasodilatory action of the drug is gradual, it rarely causes acute hypotensive episodes.
2. Uses of Lercanidipine Teva 10mg
Lercanidipine Teva 10mg is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It can be used as monotherapy or in combination with other antihypertensive agents such as diuretics, beta-blockers, and ACE inhibitors.
However, Lercanidipine Teva 10mg may be contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the medication, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with uncontrolled heart failure, and patients with liver disease.
3. Dosage and usage of Lercanidipine Teva 10mg
Lercanidipine Teva 10mg is administered orally and should be taken as a single dose once a day. It is best taken in the morning, at least 15 minutes before a meal, as high-fat meals can significantly increase the drug concentration in the blood. The Lercanidipine Teva 10mg tablet should be swallowed whole to maintain the prolonged effect of the medication. Patients should not break, chew, or crush the tablet.
Note: The recommended dosage for Lercanidipine Teva 10mg is for reference only. Therefore, patients should follow their doctor's prescription before using Lercanidipine Teva 10mg.
If a dose of Lercanidipine Teva 10mg is missed, it should be taken as soon as remembered. However, if the time for the next dose is near, skip the missed dose. Patients should not take a double dose of Lercanidipine Teva 10mg to compensate for a missed dose, as this could lead to an overdose. To avoid missing doses, patients can set an alarm or ask family members to remind them.
In case of accidental overdose and the appearance of any undesirable symptoms, the patient should be taken to the emergency room immediately. However, family members can perform initial first aid for Lercanidipine Teva 10mg overdose by inducing vomiting and gastric lavage, then take the patient to a healthcare facility for treatment.
5. Side effects of Lercanidipine Teva 10mg
Lercanidipine Teva 10mg may cause some undesirable side effects during treatment. However, the side effects of Lercanidipine Teva 10mg can vary from mild to severe in different cases.
Some common side effects of Lercanidipine Teva 10mg include facial flushing, headache, dizziness, digestive disorders, increased urine volume, frequent urination, rash, fatigue, drowsiness, and muscle pain.
These side effects may occur at the beginning of treatment or after increasing the dosage. Generally, the side effects caused by Lercanidipine Teva 10mg are temporary or decrease over time.
However, in some cases, the medication can cause serious, undesirable side effects with rare reactions. These reactions may appear within a few minutes after taking Lercanidipine Teva 10mg or after a few days. When serious side effects such as excessive hypotension, palpitations, and peripheral edema occur, patients should stop using Lercanidipine Teva 10mg and seek immediate medical assistance.
6. Some precautions when using Lercanidipine Teva 10mg
- For pregnant and breastfeeding women, caution is advised when using the medication. Patients should seek advice from their doctor on the use of Lercanidipine Teva 10mg and carefully weigh the benefits and risks before using the medication.
- This drug may alter the effectiveness and increase the incidence of side effects. To avoid this, patients should provide their doctor with a list of previously used medications, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and herbal supplements.
- Caution should be exercised when using the medication for patients with mild to moderate liver or kidney disease, heart disease, or those using a pacemaker.
These are important details about Lercanidipine Teva 10mg. Patients should read the instructions carefully and use the medication as prescribed by their doctor to achieve the best results.
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