Introduction to Lerka 20mg Tablet
Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor&rsquos advice while taking this medicine.
Side effects are rare with this medicine but some people may develop common side effects like fatigue, swelling in the feet or ankles, dizziness, flushing, and headache. 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 not take this medicine as it may be harmful to the developing baby. Let your doctor know about any other medicines you are taking, especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. This will help to make sure that you are safe. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can lead to an excessive fall in your blood pressure and make you feel dizzy or light-headed. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
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How Lerka 20mg Tablet Works?
Lerka 20mg 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 treats to normalize the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.
How To Use Lerka 20mg Tablet
- 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. Lerka 20mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Side Effects Of Lerka 20mg Tablet
- Dizziness
- Edema (swelling)
- Fatigue
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Headache
- Palpitations
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Safety Advice For Lerka 20mg Tablet
check for risk indication explain below.
- High risk
- Moderate risk
- Safe
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lerka 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Lerka 20mg 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.
Breastfeeding
Lerka 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
Lerka 20mg Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
Lerka 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lerka 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Lerka 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
Lerka 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lerka 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Lerka 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lerka 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Lerka 20mg 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.
Breastfeeding
Lerka 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
Lerka 20mg Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
Lerka 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lerka 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Lerka 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
Lerka 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lerka 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Lerka 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.