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Lervasc is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The correct dosage of Lervasc depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Lervasc have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Lervasc go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Lervasc's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Lervasc's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease, Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Lervasc since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lervasc contraindications section.
Besides this, Lervasc may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Lervasc, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Lervasc is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lervasc is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lervasc safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Lervasc for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Lervasc safe during breastfeeding?
Lervasc may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lervasc on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Lervasc on kidney, information on safety of Lervasc for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Lervasc on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Lervasc on the liver, information on safety of Lervasc for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Lervasc on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Lervasc on the heart have been reported.
Lervasc should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lervasc unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lervasc habit forming or addictive?
Lervasc is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lervasc you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Lervasc is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Lervasc in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Lervasc
Taking Lervasc with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lervasc
Consuming Lervasc with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 550
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Zanidip® (lercanidipine hydrochloride)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Lercan® (lercanidipine hydrochloride)
