Lacivas 4mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blocker which helps to lower blood pressure and reduce the workload of the heart. This helps prevent heart attacks and strokes. Lacivas 4mg Tablet also helps to prevent the buildup of plaque (cholesterol deposit) in your arteries wall. It may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on your blood pressure levels and the severity of your condition. You can take it at any time of the day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight, and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine. The most common side effects include nausea, fatigue, abdominal pain, edema, dizziness, flushing, headache, itching, rash, erythema, and palpitations. 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 also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking, especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

• Nausea
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Edema (swelling)
• Dizziness
• Palpitations
• Abdominal pain
• Rash
• Itching
• Frequent urge to urinate
• Erythema (skin redness)

If you miss a dose of Lacivas 4mg Tablet, 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 regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class::Dihydropyridines derivatives|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::CARDIAC|Action Class::Calcium channel blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP)

• Q. Q. What is Lacivas 4mg Tablet??
  Ans: Lacivas 4mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure. It belongs to a group of medicines which block the calcium channels in the blood vessel. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in patients with high blood pressure. This widens the diameter of the blood vessels which helps the blood to pass through them more easily.
• Q. Q. My blood pressure is now controlled. Can I stop Lacivas 4mg Tablet??
  Ans: No, do not stop taking Lacivas 4mg Tablet on your own, as it may worsen your condition. You should take the medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor.
• Q. Q. What changes can I make to control my blood pressure better??
  Ans: Avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Lacivas 4mg Tablet. Take a low sodium and low fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.
• Q. Q. Should I take Lacivas 4mg Tablet on an empty stomach??
  Ans: Lacivas 4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time everyday. This reduces the chances of missing doses and also helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in your body.
• Q. Q. I have developed ankle swelling after using Lacivas 4mg Tablet. What should I do now??
  Ans: Lacivas 4mg Tablet can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
• Q. Q. Can Lacivas 4mg Tablet cause dizziness? How do I prevent it??
  Ans: Yes. Lacivas 4mg Tablet can cause dizziness as a side effect. If you experience dizziness sit or lie down until the symptoms pass. However, this is temporary and usually goes away as the treatment continues. Also, avoid alcohol intake during the course of treatment as it may worsen the dizziness.

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