Lacivas 2mg Tablet

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Lacivas 2mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blocker which helps to lower blood pressure and reduce the workload of the heart. This helps prevent heart attacks and strokes. Lacivas 2mg Tablet also helps to prevent the buildup of plaque (cholesterol deposit) in your arteries wall. It 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, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep 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. Keeping 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. The most common side effects include nausea, fatigue, abdominal pain, edema, dizziness, flushing, headache, itching, rash, erythema, and palpitations. Consult your doctor if any of these bother you, or do not go away. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney, or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking, especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

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Written by: Shaik Ashraf Ali, B.pharmacy

Reviewed by: Dr. Jay Faldu, MBBS

Last updated on: 28-10-2023

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Benefits of Lacivas 2mg Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Lacivas 2mg 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 Lacivas 2mg 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. ['Nausea, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Edema (swelling), Dizziness, Palpitations, Abdominal pain, Rash, Itching, Frequent urge to urinate, Erythema (skin redness)']

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. Lacivas 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it works

Lacivas 2mg 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 normalizes the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.

Alcohol

Alcohol

CAUTION - Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lacivas 2mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Lacivas 2mg 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

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Lacivas 2mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Driving

UNSAFE - Lacivas 2mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Lacivas 2mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lacivas 2mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Liver

CAUTION - Lacivas 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lacivas 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What If You Forget to take Lacivas 2mg Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Lacivas 2mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Storage Advice

Store below 30°C

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Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135

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