Lacivas
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About Lacivas Products
Lacivas Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Lacivas are Abdominal pain, Ankle swelling, Dizziness, Edema (swelling), Fatigue, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Headache, Nausea1a, Palpitations.
How Lacivas Products work
Lacidipine 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 normalizes the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.
Patient Concerns about Lacivas Products
Frequently asked questions about Lacivas Products
Frequently asked questions about Lacidipine
Q. What is Lacivas 4mg Tablet?
Lacivas 4mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure. It belongs to a group of medicines which block the calcium channels in the blood vessel. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in patients with high blood pressure. This widens the diameter of the blood vessels which helps the blood to pass through them more easily.
Q. My blood pressure is now controlled. Can I stop Lacivas 4mg Tablet?
No, do not stop taking Lacivas 4mg Tablet on your own, as it may worsen your condition. You should take the medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor.
Q. What changes can I make to control my blood pressure better?
Avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Lacivas 4mg Tablet. Take a low sodium and low fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.
Q. Should I take Lacivas 4mg Tablet on an empty stomach?
Lacivas 4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time everyday. This reduces the chances of missing doses and also helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in your body.
Q. I have developed ankle swelling after using Lacivas 4mg Tablet. What should I do now?
Lacivas 4mg Tablet can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
Q. Can Lacivas 4mg Tablet cause dizziness? How do I prevent it?
Yes. Lacivas 4mg Tablet can cause dizziness as a side effect. If you experience dizziness sit or lie down until the symptoms pass. However, this is temporary and usually goes away as the treatment continues. Also, avoid alcohol intake during the course of treatment as it may worsen the dizziness.
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