Lacidipine
Information about Lacidipine
Lacidipine uses
Lacidipine is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).
How lacidipine works
Lacidipine 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 lacidipine
Dizziness, Headache, Palpitations, Tachycardia, Worsening angina, Aggravation of hypotension, Aggravation of syncope, Tremors, Depression
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Expert advice for Lacidipine
- 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 Lacidipine
Lacidipine
Q. What is Lacidipine?
Lacidipine 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 Lacidipine?
No, do not stop taking Lacidipine 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 Lacidipine. Take a low sodium and low fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.