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Lerez 10mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Lerez 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.

is a used to lower blood pressure and treat chest pain (angina).

Benefits of Lerez Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Lerez 10mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. Take regularly, as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Side effects of Lerez Tablet

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

Common side effects of Lerez

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

How to use Lerez Tablet

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. Lerez 10mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Lerez Tablet works

Lerez 10mg 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lerez 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lerez 10mg 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lerez 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CAUTION
Lerez 10mg Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lerez 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lerez 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Lerez 10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Lerez 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lerez 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Lerez 10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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Quick tips

  • Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
  • A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Lerez 10mg Tablet. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
  • It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
  • It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Lerez 10mg Tablet affects you. 
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. 

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Dihydropyridine derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Calcium channel blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP)

Patient concerns

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I am a patient of hypertension
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.
Some times I had lot of hypertension
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.
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FAQs

How should Lerez 10mg Tablet be taken?

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

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

Lerez 10mg Tablet starts working on the day you start taking it. However, it may take 2 weeks to notice the full benefits of Lerez 10mg 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.

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

No, continue taking Lerez 10mg Tablet even if you feel better and your blood pressure is under control. Sudden discontinuation of Lerez 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 Lerez 10mg Tablet for several years. Is it safe to take it for a long time?

Lerez 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. Lerez 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 Lerez 10mg Tablet?

No, you should not take cyclosporine with Lerez 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 Lerez 10mg Tablet is not allowed to take grapefruit or grapefruit juice. Why?

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

Should I restrict alcohol while taking Lerez 10mg Tablet?

Yes, you should avoid taking alcohol while taking Lerez 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 Lerez 10mg Tablet and had to be hospitalized. What can be the symptoms of excess of Lerez 10mg Tablet and what should be done?

Taking excess of Lerez 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 Lerez 10mg 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.
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References

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