Lercadip 20 Mg Tablet 28pcs

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  • Brand: Lercadip
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Therapeutic Indications Of Lercadip 20 Mg Tablets



  • It is indicated in the treatment of mild to moderate essential hypertension


  • High blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease.


  • Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions.



Method Of Administration Of Lercadip 20 Mg Tablets



  • Take the tablet at least 15 minutes before meals.


  • Take a tablet with a full glass of water.


  • Your doctor may prescribe other antihypertensive medications to be taken with this one depending on your case.


  • Take at the same time every day.


  • Do not take more or less than prescribed by your doctor.


  • Do not take grapefruit juice with this medication.


  • The recommended daily dose is 10 mg orally once a day. The dose may be increased to 20 mg depending on how you respond to the medication


  • This medication is not recommended in children and adolescents (below 18 years of age).


  • Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.


  • If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.


  • If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.


  • Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.



Undesirable Side Effects Of Lercadip 20 Mg Tablets



  • Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:




  1. Palpitations.


  2. Headache


  3. Swelling of ankles, lower legs, or feet.


  4. Flushing


  5. Fatigue and weakness.


  6. Dizziness.



Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Lercadip 20 Mg Tablets



  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.


  • Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding



Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Reduce Blood Pressure



  • To measure blood pressure correctly:




  1. Don’t eat or drink anything 30 minutes before you take your blood pressure.


  2. Empty your bladder before your reading.


  3. Sit in a comfortable chair with your back supported for at least 5 minutes before your reading.


  4. Put both feet flat on the ground and keep your legs uncrossed.


  5. Rest your arm with the cuff on a table at chest height.


  6. Make sure the blood pressure cuff is snug but not too tight. The cuff should be against your bare skin, not over clothing.


  7. Do not talk while your blood pressure is being measured.




  • You will also find the following Non-Pharmacological treatments effective in blood pressure reduction:




  1. Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline


  2. Exercise regularly


  3. Eat a healthy diet


  4. Reduce sodium in your diet


  5. Quit smoking


  6. Reduce caffeine


  7. Reduce your stress


  8. Monitor your blood pressure at home using for example Beurer, Blood Pressure Monitor or Omron Blood Pressure Measuring Device

  9. See your doctor regularly



Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Lercadip 20 Mg Tablets



  • Make sure to tell your doctor about any heart problems that you have, like, heart failure or angina pectoris.


  • Make sure to tell your doctor about any liver or kidney problems that you have.


  • Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications



Storage Conditions Of Lercadip 20 Mg Tablets



  • Store below 25°c


  • Don’t refrigerate


  • Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.


  • Store in the original package to protect from moisture.


  • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.



Normal Ranges



  • Normal: Blood pressure numbers of less than 120/80 mm Hg


  • Elevated: is when readings consistently range from 120-129 systolic and less than 80 mm Hg diastolic.


  • Hypertension Stage 1: is when blood pressure consistently ranges from 130-139 systolic or 80-89 mm Hg diastolic.


  • Hypertension Stage 2: is when blood pressure consistently ranges at 140/90 mm Hg or higher.


  • Hypertensive crisis: This stage of high blood pressure requires medical attention. If your blood pressure readings suddenly exceed 180/120 mm Hg, wait five minutes and then test your blood pressure again. If your readings are still unusually high, contact your doctor immediately. You could be experiencing a hypertensive crisis.


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  • Brand: Lercadip