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Details About Generic Salt :: Lacidipine
Main Medicine Class:: Cardiovascular System Sub Medicine Class :: Anti Hypertensives
| 4D. ANTI-HYPERTENSIVES in 4. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM |
| LACIDIPINE |
| DIHYDROPYRIDINE CCB | ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE |
| PK: A: Poor M: Hepatic E: Feces (70%) & urine (30%) |
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Indications & Dose: HYPERTENSION PO Adult 2mg OD, may be increased to 4mg/day after 3-4 wk. Few patients may need upto 6mg/day |
| Contra: Cardiogenic shock, acute unstable angina, severe aortic stenosis
Precautions: Hypotension, poor cardiac reserve, hepatic impairment ADR: Serious: hypersensitivity, myalgia, Others: dizziness, flushing, headache, nausea, increased micturition frequency, visual disturbances, mental depression, lethargy DDI: Serious Cimetidine increases drug level, Digoxin level is increases |
