Lotensyl 20 Mg

Lotensyl 20 Mg

Lotensyl 20 Mg is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (heart-related chest pain). It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke. Lotensyl 20 Mg should be used along with a proper diet, salt restriction and regular exercise for best results. It should be taken regularly at a fixed time every day. Lotensyl 20 Mg should not be stopped abruptly. You may experience mild dizziness initially while taking this medicine, which improves with time. Ankle swelling may occur in some patients as a common side effect.

Drug = Lercanidipine

Strength = 20 Mg

Manufacturer = Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

How To Take

Take Lotensyl 20 Mg in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lotensyl 20 Mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dosage

Lotensyl 10 Mg

Lotensyl 20 Mg

Lotensyl AT Tablet

Side Effects

Fatigue

Ankle swelling

Sleepiness

Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)

Headache

Nausea

Dizziness

Palpitations

Edema (swelling)

Abdominal pain

Warning

Below are lists of warnings and precaution that you must keep in mind when using Lotensyl 20 Mg.

Do not use Lotensyl 20 Mg if you are allergic to its active ingredient.

Lotensyl 20 Mg may interact with other medications. Inform your doctor about your other medications before you use Lotensyl 20 Mg.

People with severe renal and hepatic impairment must not use Lotensyl 20 Mg.

Lotensyl 20 Mg is not suitable for use by children below 18 years of age.

Uses

Lotensyl 20 Mg is used for the treatment, control, prevention & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms.

High blood pressure.

Chest pain associated with heart attack.

Lotensyl 20 Mg Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed here.