Lacidipine Benefits & Uses

Lacidipine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

High BP ( High BP Treatment ) (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Lacidipine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given in the morning
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given in the morning

Lacidipine Related Warnings

Is the use of Lacidipine safe for pregnant women?

Lacidipine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Lacidipine safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Lacidipine for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Lacidipine on the Kidneys?

Lacidipine is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Lacidipine on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Lacidipine on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Lacidipine on the Heart?

Lacidipine has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Lacidipine with Other Drugs

Lacidipine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Caffeine

Pseudoephedrine

Lacidipine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lacidipine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Heart Failure

Frequently asked Questions about Lacidipine

Is this Lacidipine habit forming or addictive?

Lacidipine is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Lacidipine can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Lacidipine should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Lacidipine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Lacidipine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lacidipine

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Lacidipine together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Lacidipine

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Lacidipine.

Unknown