Lacitab Tablet

Lacidipine
4mg
Acme Laboratories Ltd.
Pack size 30's Pack
Unite Price 6.04 BDT

Indications

Lacitab Tablet is used for: Hypertension, Storke prevention

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.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contra Indications

Within 1 mth of MI, cardiogenic shock, unstable angina, aortic stenosis.

Precautions

Conduction abnormalities, congenital or acquired QT prolongation, poor cardiac reserve. Hepatic impairment. Pregnancy and lactation.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Additive effect w/ diuretics, ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers. May increase plasma level w/ cimetidine. Metabolism may be affected by CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. itraconazole) and inducers (e.g. rifampicin). May attenuate antihypertensive effect w/ corticoids or tetracosactid

Side Effects

Side effects of Lacidipine : Headache, flushing, oedema, dizziness, palpitations, aggravation of angina, increased alkaline phosphatase. Rarely asthenia, rash (e.g. erythema and itching), gastric upset, nausea, gum hyperplasia, polyuria, muscle cramps, mood disturbances.

Mode of Action

Lacidipine is a potent dihydropyridine Ca antagonist mainly selective for Ca channels in the vascular smooth muscle. It dilates peripheral arterioles resulting in reduced peripheral vascular resistance and BP.

Note

Lacitab 4mg Tablet generic name is Lacidipine. Lacitab 4mg Tablet is manufactured by Acme Laboratories Ltd.Lacitab is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Lacitab Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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