Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule

Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This is a combination of two medicines that controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke.

You can take Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule at any time of 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.

It may cause side effects like ankle swelling, headache, cough, weakness, and tiredness. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This might raise the level of potassium in the blood, hence avoid potassium rich food or supplements. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney 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.

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Licard

• Ankle swelling
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Palpitations
• Increased potassium level in blood
• Sleepiness
• Cough
• Taste change
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Decreased blood pressure
• Upset stomach

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Amlodipine and lisinopril which lower blood pressure effectively. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.

• You have been prescribed Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule for the treatment of high blood pressure.

• Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.

• It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

• Do not take Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

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