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Lacidipine
Latest prescription information about Lacidipine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Lacidipine
Pronunciation : lah-SID-dih-peen
Trade Name(s):
India- Lacivas Fc-Tab , Sinopil Tab. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with heart attack and shock due to heart failure.
When it is to be taken : Adult: Oral- Initial- 2 mg once daily, up to 4-6 mg/day if needed. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth with or without food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, liver and kidney disease, blood disorder, allergic reactions, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking this medication. Side Effects : Central Nervous System- Headache, dizziness, weakness and mood disturbances. Heart- Flushing, palpitations and chest pain. Miscellaneous- Rash, nausea, urinary frequency and muscle cramps. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Oral: Store it at controlled room temperature (30°C). |
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