Lipicard

Usually, Lipicard 160 Tablet is taken once daily with a meal. The initial dose of the medicine will depend on the type and age of the patient. Consult your doctor before you start taking the medication and follow the instructions as provided.

There is no or negligible effect on blood pressure in patients with normal blood pressure levels. However, Lipicard 160 Tablet may lead to a decrease in blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.

Lipicard 160 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disorders. Serum creatinine levels may increase with long-term usage of Lipicard 160 Tablet but is completely reversible. The evidence of kidney damage with this medicine is rare still the kidney function blood test should be done regularly if there is a possibility of kidney damage. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. Inform the doctor if you have had any disease and all the medicines that you are taking for a better diagnosis and treatment.

Yes, you can take Lipicard 160 Tablet with grapefruit juice. The possibility of interaction of the medicine with grapefruit is unlikely as they are broken down in our body by different enzymes. However, if in doubt then limit the intake of grapefruit juice while taking Lipicard 160 Tablet.

There are few drugs like Oral Anticoagulants or blood thinners, ciclosporin, cholesterol-lowering medications like statins and contraceptives are contraindicated while you take Lipicard 160 Tablet. Along with that, there are certain medicines which should not be taken with Lipicard 160 Tablet and therefore you must give a proper history to your doctor regarding your ongoing medication. This is done to analyze the condition and provide a proper therapy and prescription which will help minimizing the side effects of the medication.