Lercanidipine (10mg)
Lotensyl 10 Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on your blood pressure levels and the severity of your condition. You can take it at any time of the day, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. It should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 15 minutes before a meal. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight, and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.Side effects are rare with this medicine but some people may develop common side effects like fatigue, swelling in the feet or ankles, dizziness, flushing, and headache. Consult your doctor if any of these bother you, or do not go away.Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medicine as it may be harmful to the developing baby. Let your doctor know about any other medicines you are taking, especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. This will help to make sure that you are safe. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can lead to an excessive fall in your blood pressure and make you feel dizzy or light-headed. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Lotensyl
10 tablets
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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. Lotensyl 10 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Lotensyl 10 Tablet 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 treats to normalize the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.
Related Warnings
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lotensyl 10 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Lotensyl 10 Tablet 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.
Lotensyl 10 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Lotensyl 10 Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Lotensyl 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lotensyl 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Lotensyl 10 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Lotensyl 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lotensyl 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Lotensyl 10 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Swallow Lotensyl 10 Tablet tablet with a glass of water, do not break, chew or dissolve. Take Lotensyl 10 Tablet on an empty stomach, at least 15 minutes before a meal. This is because fatty food can increase the amount of Lotensyl 10 Tablet in your body and may cause side effects.
Lotensyl 10 Tablet starts working on the day you start taking it. However, it may take 2 weeks to notice the full benefits of Lotensyl 10 Tablet. Since there are usually no symptoms of hypertension, you may not notice any difference unless you get your blood pressure checked. Keep taking this medicine regularly as advised by your doctor and keep a track of your blood pressure.
No, continue taking Lotensyl 10 Tablet even if you feel better and your blood pressure is under control. Sudden discontinuation of Lotensyl 10 Tablet may increase your blood pressure, and your chances of stroke or heart attack may rise. Usually, once you start taking any medicine for controlling blood pressure, you have to continue taking it a life long unless you cannot tolerate it.
Lotensyl 10 Tablet is a blood pressure-lowering medicine. It does not cure hypertension but helps to keep the blood pressure under control for as long as you take it. For this reason, blood pressure-lowering medicines may need to be taken for a long period of time or even life long. Lotensyl 10 Tablet is safe and well tolerated by most people and does not have any lasting toxicity when taken for a long time. For best results, take it exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor first.
No, you should not take cyclosporine with Lotensyl 10 Tablet. The reason being, both the medicines interfere with each other’s working, thereby increasing the risk of getting the side effects of both medicines.
Grapefruit (chakotara) and grapefruit juice should not be consumed while taking Lotensyl 10 Tablet because it may increase the levels of Lotensyl 10 Tablet. This can cause a dip in blood pressure, lightheadedness and your friend may even faint.
Yes, you should avoid taking alcohol while taking Lotensyl 10 Tablet since your blood pressure may fall further. As a result, you may feel dizzy or develop a headache.
Taking excess of Lotensyl 10 Tablet may cause vomiting, sleepiness, heart attack and drastic fall in blood pressure resulting in fast heartbeat. However, the exact severity of these symptoms will depend on the amount of Lotensyl 10 Tablet ingested by the person. In some cases, it can even lead to unconsciousness. Seek emergency medical care in case of an overdose and depending on the patient's condition, even hospitalization may be required. The patient may need to be monitored for 24-48 hours.
