Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule

Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood exerts high pressure (force exerted by circulating blood) against blood vessels' walls. This condition makes the heart work harder to pump blood into the whole body. Hypertension can cause severe health complications, including stroke, heart failure, heart attack, and kidney failure.

Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule is a combination of medicine that consists of Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) and Lisinopril (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor). Amlodipine belongs to the class of 'calcium channel blockers and is used to treat high blood pressure, Prinzmetal's or variant angina (chest pain), and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease. It relaxes blood vessels so that blood passes through them easily, lowering blood pressure. Amlodipine also improves blood supply to the heart muscle to receive more oxygen, thus preventing chest pain. Lisinopril belongs to the class of 'Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors.' It relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body, lowering blood pressure. Lisinopril also decreases the body’s production of certain substances that raise blood pressure.

Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule is an orally administered drug in the form of a tablet and capsule. You can take Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule with food or without food. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience blurred vision, sweating, confusion, tiredness, stomach upset, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), dizziness, headache, and swelling of the ankles or feet. Most of these side effects of Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please contact your doctor.

Do not stop taking Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule without consulting your doctor since it may worsen your condition and increase the risk of future heart problems. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels, and kidney function is advised while taking Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from kidney, liver or heart diseases. Please tell your doctor if you are taking other medicines or allergic to Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule. Reducing the amount of table salt (sodium chloride) in your food often relieves the body's swelling. Let your doctor know if you use any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, before starting Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that the dosage of Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule can be prescribed accordingly.

Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and heart-related conditions. The detailed uses of Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule are as follows:

• Hypertension: Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule is used to treat high blood pressure, which lowers the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and renal problems.
• Coronary artery disease: Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule improves blood flow to the heart, relieving chest pain and preventing future cardiac problems.
• Chronic stable angina: Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule reduces episodes of chest pain by increasing oxygen flow to the heart muscle.
• Heart failure: Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule is used to manage heart failure symptoms like fatigue, breathlessness, and swelling.

• Take Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule with or without food or as advised by a doctor.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication, to ensure the safety.
• Swallow the medicine as a whole with glass of water.
• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule treats hypertension (high blood pressure) and consists of Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) and Lisinopril (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor). Amlodipine is a 'calcium channel blocker' and treats high blood pressure, Prinzmetal's or variant angina (chest pain), and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease. It relaxes blood vessels so that blood passes through them easily, lowering blood pressure. It also treats chest pain by improving the blood supply to the heart muscle to receive more oxygen. Amlodipine also improves a person's tolerance to exercise and keeps the blood pressure at acceptable levels. Lisinopril is an 'Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor.' It relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body, lowering blood pressure.

• Do not use Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule if you are allergic to Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule or its components.

• Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications, including vitamins, before starting Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule.

• Let your doctor know if you have any history of severe heart, kidney or liver diseases, high potassium levels (hyperkalaemia), bone marrow suppression, and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). 

• It is essential to inform your doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother before using Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule since Amlodipine may pass into the breast milk.

• Lisinopril is not recommended during pregnancy since it harms the unborn baby. Please ask your doctor if you plan to conceive or are pregnant before using Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule.

• Licard 5mg/5mg Capsule can increase the chances of light-headedness so rise slowly if you are sitting/lying and avoid operating any machine or doing any work that needs mental alertness.