Larcadip 10mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

All Details About Larcadip 10mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Larcadip 10mg Tablet

Description:

Larcadip 10mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It belongs to a group of medicines known as calcium channel blockers and helps to lower blood pressure and reduce the workload of the heart. This helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.

Larcadip 10mg 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. Retain 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.

Retaining 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.

Earlier 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.

Uses:

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Directions For Use:

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. Larcadip 10mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

Side Effects:

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 them

Ordinary side effects of Larcadip

Dizziness
Edema (swelling)
Chubbyigue
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Headache
Palpitations

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Larcadip 10mg Tablet

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Larcadip 10mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Larcadip 10mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Larcadip 10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Larcadip 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Employ of Larcadip 10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Larcadip 10mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
Employ of Larcadip 10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

FAQs:

How should Larcadip 10mg Tablet be taken?

Swallow Larcadip 10mg Tablet tablet with a glass of water, do not break, chew or dissolve. Take Larcadip 10mg Tablet on an empty stomach, at least 15 minutes before a meal. This is because fatty food can increase the amount of Larcadip 10mg Tablet in your body and may cause side effects.

How long does it take for Larcadip 10mg Tablet to show its effect?

Larcadip 10mg Tablet starts working on the day you start taking it. However, it may take 2 weeks to notice the full benefits of Larcadip 10mg Tablet. Since there are usually no symptoms of hypertension, you may not notice any difference unless you get your blood pressure checked. Retain taking this medicine regularly as advised by your doctor and keep a track of your blood pressure.

It has been six months since I started taking Larcadip 10mg Tablet and my blood pressure is under control. Can I stop taking it now?

No, continue taking Larcadip 10mg Tablet even if you feel better and your blood pressure is under control. Sudden discontinuation of Larcadip 10mg 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.

I have been told that I have to take Larcadip 10mg Tablet for several years. Is it safe to take it for a long time?

Larcadip 10mg 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. Larcadip 10mg 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.

Is it okay to take cyclosporine with Larcadip 10mg Tablet?

No, you should not take cyclosporine with Larcadip 10mg 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.

My friend who is taking Larcadip 10mg Tablet is not allowed to take grapefruit or grapefruit juice. Why?

Grapefruit (chakotara) and grapefruit juice should not be consumed while taking Larcadip 10mg Tablet because it may increase the levels of Larcadip 10mg Tablet. This can cause a dip in blood pressure, lightheadedness and your friend may even faint.

Should I restrict alcohol while taking Larcadip 10mg Tablet?

Affirmative, you should avoid taking alcohol while taking Larcadip 10mg Tablet since your blood pressure may fall further. As a result, you may feel dizzy or develop a headache.

My uncle had once taken excess of Larcadip 10mg Tablet and had to be hospitalized. What can be the symptoms of excess of Larcadip 10mg Tablet and what should be done?

Taking excess of Larcadip 10mg 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 Larcadip 10mg Tablet ingested by the person. In some cases, it can even lead to unconsciousness. Perceivek 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.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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