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Indications & Uses
Lacicard is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Initially 2 mg as a single daily dose, preferably in the morning; increased after 3 to 4 weeks to 4 mg daily, then if necessary to 6 mg.
Side Effects
Lacidipine may cause flushing, palpitations, swelling (oedema), headache and dizziness. Less commonly, it can cause stomach or bowel upset, overgrowth of the gums, worsening of angina, changes in mood, weakness or tiredness, passing large amounts of urine, muscle cramps, and skin rash (including itching and redness).
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Use with care in people with heart conduction abnormalities or poor cardiac reserve, and in those with liver impairment. Stop treatment if ischaemic chest pain occurs shortly after starting, or if cardiogenic shock develops. Avoid grapefruit juice, as it may affect how the medicine is metabolised.
Contraindications
Do not take lacidipine if you are allergic to dihydropyridine derivatives. It must also not be used in people with cardiogenic shock, aortic stenosis or impaired left ventricular function, or within 1 month of a myocardial infarction (heart attack). Lacidipine should be avoided during pregnancy and breast-feeding.