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Q. Is Lercanidipine a beta blocker/ a diuretic/ a statin/ a calcium channel blocker?
Lercanidipine is a calcium channel blocker and not a beta blocker, a diuretic or a statin

Q. What is Lercanidipine hydrochloride used for/ what is Lercanidipine used for/ what is Lercanidipine hydrochloride/ what is Lercanidipine Sandoz?
Lercanidipine is used alone or in combination with an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor to treat to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), and chest pains associated with heart attack

Q. Is Lercanidipine safe/ does Lercanidipine cause ankle swelling/weight gain/ hair loss?
Lercanidipine is safe if taken at recommended dosage and duration. It may cause certain side effects such as ankle swelling. Always consult your doctor before its use

Q. How does Lercanidipine hydrochloride work?
Lercanidipine hydrochloride relaxes and opens the blood vessels, allows free blood circulation in the body and thus reduces blood pressure

Q. Can i take ibuprofen with Lercanidipine?
It is not known whether Lercanidipine cause any drug reaction with ibuprofen, always consult your doctor before its use.

Q. What is betacard used for?
Betacard is a trade name for active drug Atenolol. Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs called beta blockers and is used for its effect on the heart and peripheral blood vessels to lower elevated blood pressure, prevent chest pain, treat uneven heart beats and in the early treatment following a heart attack

Q. Is Atenolol safe?
Yes,Atenolol is safe if used for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as recommended by your doctor.

Q. Is Atenolol a diuretic/ blood thinner/ ACE inhibitor/ nitrate?
{NAME is not a diuretic/ blood thinner/ ACE inhibitor/ nitrate and it belongs to a class of drugs called beta-blockers. It is used to lower the blood pressure and treat a few heart diseases. Atenolol is not said to increase the urine output or fluidity of blood.

Q. Is Atenolol a narcotic?
No. Atenolol is not a narcotic medicine. It belongs to a class of drugs called beta blockers and is used for its effect on the heart and peripheral blood vessels to lower elevated blood pressure, prevent chest pain, treat uneven heart beats and in the early treatment following a heart attack

Q. Is Atenolol cardioselective/ selective/ non-selective?
Atenolol is a cardioselective drug as it blocks receptors called beta-1 adrenergic receptor in the heart.

• You have been prescribed Lercanidipine to improve your blood pressure and/or to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks.Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack & stroke.Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Lercanidipine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you’re sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
• Atenolol lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.It may also be used to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks (chest pain caused by heart disease).It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you're diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.Do not stop taking Atenolol suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.