Lercanidipine Hydrochloride Accord
Lercanidipine Hydrochloride Accord is a medicine that helps lower high blood pressure in adults by relaxing blood vessels.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
20 mg
Active Ingredient
Lercanidipine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Accord Healthcare B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose is 10 mg once a day.
Method
Take the tablet whole with water, preferably in the morning at least 15 minutes before breakfast.
Important
Your doctor may increase the dose to a maximum of 20 mg per day if needed.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Fast heartbeat or palpitations
- •Sudden redness of the face, neck, or chest (flushing)
- •Swelling of the ankles
RARE
- •Dizziness
- •Low blood pressure
- •Heartburn
- •Nausea
- •Stomach pain
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Muscle pain
- •Increased urination
- •Weakness
- •Tiredness
- •Drowsiness
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhea
- •Hives
- •Frequent urge to urinate
- •Chest pain (angina)
- •Swollen gums
- •Changes in liver function (seen in blood tests)
- •Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, which can cause difficulty breathing or swallowing
- •Fainting
- •Allergic reactions (e.g., itching, rash, hives)
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to lercanidipine hydrochloride or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have certain heart conditions, such as uncontrolled heart failure, narrowing of the heart's blood flow, unstable chest pain (angina), or if you had a heart attack in the last month.
- Do not take if you have severe liver disease, severe kidney disease, or are on dialysis.
- Do not take if you are using medicines that affect liver metabolism, such as certain antifungal medicines (ketoconazole, itraconazole), macrolide antibiotics (erythromycin, claritromycin), antiviral medicines (ritonavir), or ciclosporin.
- Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking this medicine.
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- Do not drink alcohol while taking Lercanidipine Hydrochloride Accord, as it may increase the medicine's effects.
- If you feel dizzy, weak, or sleepy, do not drive or use machines.
- This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to have a baby.