Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Lercanidipine
Drug Class
Cardiac Care
Chemical Class
Dihydropyridine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
What is Leradip?
Uses
Lercanidipine (HCl) is a long acting calcium channel antagonist with actions similar to Nifedipine. Used as a once-daily treatment for hy...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Dihydropyridine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
It belongs to Dihydropyridine. It belongs to Calcium L-channel antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. The Molecular Weight of Lercanidipine (HCl) is 648.20.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
10 to 20 mg — 24 hourly
2
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Acute porphyria, unstable angina, uncontrolled heart failure, within 1 month of myocardial infarction, renal impairment, aortic stenosis, severe hepatic impairment
Important Warnings
Left ventricular dysfunction, sick sinus syndrome (without pacemaker), and hepatic impairment
Overdose may cause severe hypotension, secondary to profound peripheral vasodilatation
Side Effects
Flushingperipheral oedemapalpitationtachycardiaheadacheastheniadrowsinessmyalgiapolyuriarashdizzinessGI disturbances. Rare: Gingival hyperplasiahypotensionmyocardial infarction
Drug Interactions
Beta-blockers
digoxin
phenytoin
carbamazepine
rifampicin
cimetidine
azole antifungals
erythromycin
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Not recommended.
Price Intelligence
Rs 977.62
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 14 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 69.83 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 486.36
DVAGOper pack of 14Rs 977.62
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Lercanidipine, and what they are not.You pay Rs 770 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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