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How to Take Lacidipine and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Jul 04, 2023

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: Oral- Initial- 2 mg once daily, up to 4-6 mg/day if needed.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with heart attack and shock due to heart failure.

Drug Name : Lacidipine

This medication is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for hypertension.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Lacidipine

India :

Lacivas (2mg) | Sinopil (4 mg) | Sinopril (2mg) | Sinopil (2mg) | Sinopril (4mg) | Lacivas (4 mg)

Last Updated on Jul 04, 2023

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