Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lacicard 4. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lacicard 4 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lacicard 4 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Lacicard 4 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lacicard 4 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lacicard 4 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Lacicard 4 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lacicard 4 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Lacicard 4mg Tablet
Introduction
Lacicard 4 is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blocker which helps to lower blood pressure and reduce the workload of the heart. This helps prevent heart attacks ... Show more
Uses of Lacicard 4
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side effects of Lacicard 4
Common
Fatigue
Ankle swelling
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Headache
Nausea
Edema (swelling)
Dizziness
Palpitations
Abdominal pain
How to use Lacicard 4
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lacicard 4 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Lacicard 4 works
Lacicard 4 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 bl ... Show more
What if you forget to take Lacicard 4?
If you miss a dose of Lacicard 4, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Lacicard 4. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or p ... Show more
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 ... Show more
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Lacicard 4 affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Brief Description
Indication
Hypertension, Storke prevention
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Hypertension
Adult: Initially, 2 mg once daily, may increase after 3-4 wk to 4 mg/day. Max: 6 mg/day.
Hepatic impairment: Severe: Reduce dose.
Contraindication
Within 1 mth of MI, cardiogenic shock, unstable angina, aortic stenosis.
Mode of Action
Lacidipine is a potent dihydropyridine Ca antagonist mainly selective for Ca channels in the vascular smooth muscle. It dilates peripheral arterioles ... Show more
Precaution
Conduction abnormalities, congenital or acquired QT prolongation, poor cardiac reserve. Hepatic impairment. Pregnancy and lactation.
Side Effect
Headache, flushing, oedema, dizziness, palpitations, aggravation of angina, increased alkaline phosphatase. Rarely asthenia, rash (e.g. erythema and i ... Show more
Interaction
Additive effect w/ diuretics, ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers. May increase plasma level w/ cimetidine. Metabolism may be affected by CYP3A4 inhibito ... Show more
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