What to do if you have a fast heart rate on Lercanidipine

Lekadipine after taking the heart rate accelerated, can be under the guidance of the physician to replace other antihypertensive drugs for treatment. Lercanidipine belongs to the dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker; after taking it, it has a direct diastolic effect on the vascular smooth muscle, followed by a strong antihypertensive effect in vivo, but it may have an effect on the heart rate, thus resulting in a rapid heart rate and other discomforts; clinically, it is mainly used for the treatment of mild and moderate essential hypertension. If the heart rate accelerates after taking it, it is recommended to replace other antihypertensive drugs under the guidance of the doctor, such as hydrochlorothiazide, elapril, metoprolol, etc.; it can reduce the extracellular volume through sodium excretion, reduce peripheral vascular resistance, and then inhibit myocardial contraction and slow down the heart rate, so as to play a role in lowering the blood pressure. Usually Lexapro may cause headache, drowsiness, diarrhea, abdominal pain and other discomforts after taking it. Meanwhile, it is forbidden for people with unstable angina and severe liver function impairment, while pregnant women and lactating women need to use the drug under doctor’s supervision. If the symptoms of accelerated heart rate occur after taking Lercanidipine, it is recommended to consult a doctor for treatment in time, consult the physician’s guidance, and not blindly use the drug on your own.