Lotensyl 10 Tablet (Lercanidipine 10mg)

About Lotensyl 10 Tablet 

Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s belongs to a class of medications called ‘antihypertensives‘ primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a chronic condition in which the blood’s forced against the artery wall is high. As a result, it leads to heart diseases, irregular heartbeat, and other complications.

Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s contains ‘Lercanidipine‘ that works by relaxing the blood vessels. This reduces the workload on the heart and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective and also for the best results.

Take Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. You may experience dizziness, headache, faster heart rate, a feeling of fast or uneven heartbeat (palpitations), sudden reddening of your face, neck or upper chest (flushing), and ankle swelling in some cases. Most of these side effects of Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s or any other medicines, please inform your doctor. Before taking Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s, let your doctor know if you have had hypotension (low blood pressure), angina chest pain, or heart problems, liver or kidney disease, diabetes have. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s. Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s not recommended in children below 18 as the safety and efficacy have not been established in children. You should monitor your blood pressure regularly to be sure that the Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s is working efficiently. And also, a healthy diet, regular exercise is necessary to keep blood pressure under control. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you’re taking Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s. It can make side effects worse. Even a small reduction in sodium in your diet helps improve your heart’s health and reduce blood pressure.

Uses of Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Medicinal Benefits

Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s is an anti-hypertensive drug that treats high blood pressure (hypertension). Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s contain ‘Lercanidipine’ that works by relaxing the blood vessels; this lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, heart-related chest pain (angina) other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective and also for the best results.

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Directions for Use

Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s is available in the form of oral tablets. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. You can take Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s with or without food. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s

Like every medicine, Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s has some side effects like dizziness, headache, faster heart rate, a feeling of fast or uneven heartbeat (palpitations), sudden reddening of your face, neck, or upper chest (flushing), ankle swelling. Most of the side effects of Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s should not be given to the people allergic to Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s or may of its ingredients. Do not take Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s if you are allergic to any of its contents if you recently had a heart attack, angina chest pain, or heart problems. Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s should be taken with caution in patients with liver or kidney disease, hypotension (low blood pressure), diabetes. You should monitor your blood pressure regularly to make sure the Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s is working efficiently. Do not take Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding women unless prescribed by a doctor. Safety and efficacy of Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s in children under 18 years have not been established, so it should not be given to them. Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s causes drowsiness and dizziness, do not drive unless you are alert. Drinking alcohol while using Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s can cause you to have low blood pressure, increase dizziness, so avoid alcoholic beverages. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are taking Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s. It can make side effects worse.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug interaction: Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s is known to interact when taken with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (captopril, enalapril, benazepril, fosinopril), medicines used to treat fast heartbeat (amiodarone, quinidine), a medicine to treat a heart problem (digoxin), anti TB drug (rifampicin), antibiotics (erythromycin, troleandomycin, clarithromycin), antifungal medicines (ketoconazole, itraconazole), antivirals (ritonavir), antiepileptic (carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbitone, primidone), medicines to ease breathing (aminophylline, theophylline).

Drug-Food Interaction: Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s may interact with grapefruit, grapefruit juices. Hence it should not be taken with Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Lotensyl 10 Tablet 10’s is contraindicated in patients with cardiogenic shock (when suddenly the heart does not get enough blood supply), a recent history of unstable angina (chest pain), heart failure, and hypotension (low blood pressure).