Lactitab4mg
Tablet
The ACME Laboratories Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lactitab. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Lactitab may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developin... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Lactitab is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Lactitab may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Lactitab is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lactitab may not be needed in ... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Lactitab should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lactitab may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Lactitab is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blocker which helps... View More
Uses of Lactitab
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side effects of Lactitab
- Fatigue
- Ankle swelling
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Headache
- Nausea
- Edema (swelling)
- Dizziness
- Palpitations
- Abdominal pain
How to use Lactitab
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. Lactitab may be taken with... View More
How Lactitab works
Lactitab is a calcium channel blocker. It regulates the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the pressure on them, thereby making i... View More
What if you forget to take Lactitab?
If you miss a dose of Lactitab, 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 ... View More
- A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Lactitab. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, ri... View More
- 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 Lactitab affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Indication
Hypertension, Storke prevention
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Hypertension Adult: Initially, 2 mg once daily, may increase after 3-4 wk to 4 mg/day. Max: 6 mg/day. Hepatic impairment: Severe: Reduce dose.
Contraindication
Within 1 mth of MI, cardiogenic shock, unstable angina, aortic stenosis.
Mode of Action
Lacidipine is a potent dihydropyridine Ca antagonist mainly selective for Ca channels in the vascular smooth muscle. It dilates peripheral arterioles re... View More
Precaution
Conduction abnormalities, congenital or acquired QT prolongation, poor cardiac reserve. Hepatic impairment. Pregnancy and lactation.
Side Effect
Headache, flushing, oedema, dizziness, palpitations, aggravation of angina, increased alkaline phosphatase. Rarely asthenia, rash (e.g. erythema and itc... View More
Interaction
Additive effect w/ diuretics, ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers. May increase plasma level w/ cimetidine. Metabolism may be affected by CYP3A4 inhibitors... View More
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