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Lerez AT Tablet

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Introduction of Lerez AT Tablet

Lerez AT Tablet is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This combination medicine controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. By lowering the blood pressure, it helps in preventing future heart attack and stroke.

Lerez AT Tablet is a combination of two antihypertensive medicines

Uses of Lerez AT Tablet

Benefits of Lerez AT Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Lerez AT Tablet is a combination medicine that contains two active ingredients, Lercanidipine and Atenolol. Both of the medicines in this combination work to lower blood pressure but in different ways. Together they help to relax blood vessels, reduce heart rate and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This lowers blood pressure.
If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. 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 also make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

Side effects of Lerez AT Tablet

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 Lerez AT

  • Sleepiness
  • Headache
  • Ankle swelling
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
  • Slow heart rate
  • Tiredness
  • Palpitations
  • Nausea
  • Edema (swelling)
  • Constipation
  • Cold extremities

How to use Lerez AT Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lerez AT Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lerez AT Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lerez AT Tablet 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
Information regarding the use of Lerez AT Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lerez AT Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lerez AT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lerez AT Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Lerez AT Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Lerez AT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lerez AT Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Lerez AT Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Lerez AT Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Lerez AT Tablet, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Lerez AT Tablet

  • You have been prescribed Lerez AT Tablet 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 stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause sudden increase in your blood pressure.
  • Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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I am a patient of hypertension
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.
Some times I had lot of hypertension
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.
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References

  1. MedIndia. Lercanidipine. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Atenolol. Ruislip, Middlesex: Thame Laboratories; 2015. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Lercanidipine hydrochloride. Dublin, Ireland: McDermott Laboratories Ltd. t/a Gerard Laboratories; 2014. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Drugs.com. Atenolol Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019 (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.
Country of origin: India

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