Lacidipine
It is highly vasoselective third generation dihydro pyridine calcium channel blockers and produces calcium channel modulated vasodilation. It has a long duration of action and high degree of vascular selectivity. It possess one of the highest known membrane partition co-efficient which allows it to position more deeply with in vascular cell membrane lipid bilayer.
It is highly vasoselective third generation dihydro pyridine calcium channel blockers and produces calcium channel modulated vasodilation. It has a long duration of action and high degree of vascular selectivity. It possess one of the highest known membrane partition co-efficient which allows it to position more deeply with in vascular cell membrane lipid bilayer.
Indications:
Treatment of hypertension
Side effects:
Headache, flushing, edema, dizziness, palpitation, G.I. upsets, rashes, chest pain etc.
Dosage Forms:
Lacidipine 2 mg tablets
Lacidipine 4 mg tablets
Combinations:
Brand Names (Company Name):
Lacivas (Sun Pharma Ltd)
Sinopil (Glaxo Smithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)