Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Shiwalic Formulations Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Amlodipine (5mg) + Lisinopril (5mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
User Rating	4.8
User Reviews	428

FAQ

What if you forget to take Licard Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Licard 5mg/5mg, 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.

Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule Reviews

Licard 5mg/5mg 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 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.

How Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule Works

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.

How to Use Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule

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

Uses of Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^CAUTION

Licard 5mg/5mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Licard 5mg/5mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Licard 5mg/5mg.

Liver ^CAUTION

Licard 5mg/5mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Licard 5mg/5mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Licard 5mg/5mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Licard 5mg/5mg may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Licard 5mg/5mg is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Licard 5mg/5mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Licard 5mg/5mg for the treatment of high blood pressure.
You have been prescribed Licard 5mg/5mg for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.
Do not take Licard 5mg/5mg if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Do not take Licard 5mg/5mg if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.