Lacidipine
Lacidipine is a long-acting calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood and reducing the overall workload on the cardiovascular system. This medication is typically prescribed when lifestyle changes alone are insufficient to control blood pressure.
Lacidipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- C08CA09
- RxNorm
- 28382
- Generic
- Lacidipine
- Class
- atc-c08
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- tablet
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Lacidipine is primarily used to treat essential hypertension (high blood pressure). It may be prescribed as monotherapy or in combination with other antihypertensive agents when single-agent therapy is inadequate.
Lacidipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that selectively inhibits L-type calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle cells. By preventing calcium influx, it causes relaxation of arterial smooth muscle, leading to peripheral vasodilation and reduced systemic vascular resistance, thereby lowering blood pressure.
Lacidipine should be taken exactly as prescribed, typically once daily. Common side effects may include headache, flushing, peripheral edema, and dizziness. It is contraindicated in patients with severe aortic stenosis. Patients should avoid grapefruit juice as it may increase drug levels. Blood pressure should be monitored regularly during treatment.
Official drug label
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