Indications and usage of Lercatop 10mg

Lercatop belongs to the group of cardiovascular drugs with the main ingredient being the active ingredient Lercanidipine 10mg. Lercatop 10mg is used to treat mild and moderate hypertension. Let's learn more about the effects and how to use the drug effectively through the following article.

Lercatop 10mg is used in the treatment of idiopathic mild to moderate hypertension. The drug is for adult use only, not recommended in pregnant and lactating women and children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

Usage:
Lercatop is used orally; Take the tablet whole with 1 glass of water in the morning 15 minutes before eating. Dosage:
Recommended dose 10mg orally once a day; dose may be increased to 20 mg depending on individual patient response; Dosage adjustment of lercanidipine should be gradual, as the apparent antihypertensive effect of the drug may take approximately 2 weeks; Patients inadequately controlled on a single antihypertensive agent can combine lercanidipine with a beta-blocker, a diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide) or an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor; Although data and clinical trials suggest that dose adjustment of lercanidipine is not necessary. However, the drug should be used with caution in the elderly; In patients with mild to moderate renal impairment, special care is required at the start of treatment. The recommended dose in this population is usually increased to 20 mg of lercanidipine/day, but should be approached with caution. The drug is not recommended for use in patients with severe hepatic or renal impairment with creatinine clearance < 30 ml/min. Management of overdose, missed dose of Lercatop: When forgetting a dose of Lercatop, the patient should take that dose as soon as he remembers, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose as usual. often. It is not recommended to take a double dose. If an overdose occurs, the patient should immediately notify the doctor, pharmacist or see any unusual symptoms, then immediately go to the hospital for timely treatment.

Lercatop 10mg should not be used in the following cases:
Patients with hypersensitivity to Dihydropyridine group or any excipients in the drug; Pregnant and lactating women; Patients with uncontrolled heart failure, angina with a heart attack within 1 month, blockage of blood flow from the heart; Patients with severe liver and kidney dysfunction; Persons under 18 years old.

During the use of Lercatop 10mg, patients may experience some unwanted side effects such as:
Flushing; Peripheral edema; Palpitations ; Headache, dizziness; Digestive disorders ; Increased urine volume; Frequent urination; Rash; Tired; Sleepy; Muscle pain; Excessive lowering of blood pressure.

Use caution when using Lercanidipine for people with mild to moderate liver and kidney disease or on dialysis, heart disease, using a pacemaker; Lercanidipine should not be used by women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Lercanidipine is excreted into breast milk a lot, so absolutely do not use Lercatop 10mg for women who are breastfeeding; Side effects when using Lercanidipine can be dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness or weakness, so caution should be exercised when driving and operating machinery; When combining Lercatop 10mg with some other drugs or food, drink may occur interaction reactions. Therefore, patients should consult a doctor, pharmacist to abstain during the course of using the drug. Above is information about the uses, dosage and precautions when using Lercatop 10mg. To ensure the safety of your health and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, you need to take the medicine exactly as directed by your doctor.