Lacidipine

Lacidipine is used in the treatment of hypertension.

Lacidipine is known as a calcium channel blocker. Lacidipine blocks the action of calcium on the heart and blood vessels. This causes reduction of the blood pressure, abnormally fast heartbeat and reduces strain on the heart following a heart attack.

Patients who take Lacidipine　may suffer from such side effects;

Fatigue,
Sleepiness,
Flushing,
Headache,
Nausea,
Edema,
Dizziness,
Palpitations,
Ankle swelling,
Abdominal pain