Dosage ; 4mg OD (max. 6mg).
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
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| Lacipil | GlaxoSmithkline | GlaxoSmithKline | 4mg | 28 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 1,585.90 |
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| Mode Of Action | Calcium channel blocker |
| Drug Indication | Hypertension |
| Precautions | Hypertension, irreversible renal failure and hypotension, poor cardiac reserve, HF and severe aortic stenosis, withdrawal in case of ischaemic pain/worsens, severe hypotension, pregnancy and lactation, avoid grape fruit juice. |
| Contra-Indications | Pregnancy, cardiogenic shock, advanced aortic stenosis, porphyria. |
| Side Effects | Headache, lethargy, flushing, GI disturbances, peripheral oedema, hypotension, palpitation, perspiration, aggravation of angina, allergic reactions, gynaecomastia, gingival hyperplasia. |
| Dosage | 4mg OD (max. 6mg). |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTI NG ON THE CARDIO-VASCULAR SYSTEM |
| Drug Sub-Category | Calcium-channel blockers |