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Lacivas 2mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Lacivas 2mg Tablet

Lacidipine(2mg)

food interaction for Lacivas Tablet

alcohol interaction for Lacivas Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Lacivas Tablet

lactation interaction for Lacivas Tablet

food

alcohol

pregnancy

lactation

Lacivas 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lacivas 2mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION

Lacivas 2mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lacivas 2mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Lacivas 2mg Tablet

Lacidipine(2mg)

Lacivas tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain), Hypertension (high blood pressure), Arrhythmia, hypertensive emergency, subarachnoid haemorrhage and anal fissure.

How lacivas tablet works

Lacivas 2mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It regulates the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the pressure on them, thereby making it easier for the heart to pump more blood throughout the body. In this way, it normalizes the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.

Common side effects of lacivas tablet

Headache, Nausea, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Edema (swelling), Dizziness, Palpitations, Abdominal pain, Rash, Itching, Frequent urge to urinate, Erythema (skin redness)

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Expert advice FOR Lacivas Tablet

A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Lacidipine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Lacidipine affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
You have been prescribed Lacidipine to improve your blood pressure and/or to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks.
Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack and stroke.
Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Lacidipine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Lacidipine affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions FOR Lacivas 2mg Tablet

Lacidipine

Q. What is Lacivas 2mg Tablet?

Lacivas 2mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure. It belongs to a group of medicines which block the calcium channels in the blood vessel. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in patients with high blood pressure. This widens the diameter of the blood vessels which helps the blood to pass through them more easily.

Q. My blood pressure is now controlled. Can I stop Lacivas 2mg Tablet?

No, do not stop taking Lacivas 2mg Tablet on your own, as it may worsen your condition. You should take the medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor.

Q. What changes can I make to control my blood pressure better?

Avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Lacivas 2mg Tablet. Take a low sodium and low fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.