Lacitab

Lacidipine ·ACME Laboratories Ltd.·Tablet

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Pack	Price	Details
Unit Price	৳	Unit Price: BDT 6.04 (30's pack: BDT 181.20)

Administration

The recommended initial dose of Lacidipine is 2 mg once daily. The dose may be increased to 4 mg and then, if necessary, to 6 mg after 3 to 4 weeks. Lacidipine should be taken preferably in the morning.

Effects

Lacidipine is generally well tolerated. Some individuals may experience minor side effects like flushing, palpitation, edema, headache, dizziness, rarely gastro-intestinal disturbances, gum hyperplasia, mood disturbances, asthenia, polyuria, muscle cramps, skin rash etc.

Symptoms: Prolonged peripheral vasodilation associated with hypotension and tachycardia, bradycardia or prolonged AV conduction.

Management: Symptomatic and supportive treatment.

Indications

Lacidipine is indicated for the treatment of hypertension either alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents, including ß-blockers, diuretics, ACE-inhibitors etc.

Pharmacology

Lacidipine inhibits the influx of calcium into smooth muscle cells by the competitive inhibition of voltage-dependent calcium 'L' channels. This action results in the inhibition of the effects triggered by the influx of calcium into the cells, such as the activation of the contractile proteins in smooth muscle.

Precautions

Cardiac conduction abnormalities, poor cardiac reserves, hepatic impairment, withdraw if ischemic pain occurs shortly after initiating treatment or if cardiogenic shock develops, avoid grape fruit juice.