Lercanidipine hydrochloride has the effect of lowering blood pressure and also has the effect of vasodilating smooth muscle of blood vessels. Some patients reported that they would experience dizziness, nausea and other reactions after taking lercanidipine hydrochloride, but the symptoms would disappear after stopping taking it. Therefore, it is necessary to consult a doctor before taking such drugs, and never take them blindly on your own.
1. When using lercanidipine, it is necessary to closely observe sick sinus syndrome (if no pacemaker is implanted in the body). Although comparative hemodynamic studies have not found that this product impairs ventricular function, patients with left ventricular dysfunction should be cautious when using this product. Studies have shown that short-acting dihydropyridine drugs can increase cardiovascular risk in patients with ischemic heart disease. Although lercanidipine is a long-acting drug, attention should also be paid to these patients.
2. In some rare cases, lercanidipine can cause precordial pain or angina pectoris, and the frequency, duration, or severity of angina pectoris may increase in a very small number of patients.
3. Patients with mild to moderate liver and kidney dysfunction should be cautious when starting treatment with this product. Although these populations may be able to tolerate the generally recommended dose, attention should be paid when the daily dose is increased to 20mg. Because in the case of liver dysfunction, the antihypertensive effect may be enhanced, so it is necessary to consider adjusting the dose.
4. For patients with severe liver impairment or severe renal insufficiency (GFR...
