Table of contents:
- Functions & Usage
- What is Felodipine used for?
- What are the rules for using Felodipine?
- How to store Felodipine?
- Precautions & Warnings
- What should be considered before using Felodipine?
- Is Felodipine safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Side effects
- What are the possible side effects of Felodipine?
- Drug Interactions
- What drugs can interfere with the drug Felodipine?
- Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the action of the Felodipine medicine?
- What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the drug Felodipine?
- Dose
- What is the dosage for Felodipine for adults?
- What is the dosage of Felodipine for children?
- In what dosages and preparations is Felodipine available?
- What to do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
Functions & Usage
What is Felodipine used for?
Felodipine is a drug to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure can help prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Felodipine belongs to a class of cardiovascular drugs called calcium channel blockers. These drugs work by blocking the calcium channels to relax and widen the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.
This medication can also be used to prevent chest pain (angina).
What are the rules for using Felodipine?
Follow the medication instructions given by your doctor or pharmacist before you start using this medicine. If you have questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication usually once daily on an empty stomach or as directed by your doctor. If you have a heartburn, felodipine can be taken with snacks. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Do not crush or chew the extended-release tablet. Doing so can release all of the drug at once and increase the risk of side effects. Also, do not split tablets unless they have a dividing line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. Swallow the tablet whole or half without crushing or chewing it.
Use this remedy regularly to get its benefits. Remember to use it at the same time each day as directed. It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure don't feel sick.
This medication is not effective if you use it only when chest pain occurs. It is important to use this medication regularly as prescribed to help prevent chest pain.
Avoid eating oranges or drinking orange juice while being treated with this medicine unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Orange juice can increase the amount of medicine in your bloodstream. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions can get worse when the use of this drug suddenly stops. Your dose may need to be decreased gradually.
Follow the rules given by your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
How to store Felodipine?
This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.
Precautions & Warnings
What should be considered before using Felodipine?
Before using Felodipine,
- Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to felodipine or any other medications.
- Tell your doctor and pharmacist about prescription and nonprescription drugs, vitamins, which you use especially anti-seizure drugs such as carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenytoin (Dilantin), and phenobarbital. cimetidine (Tagamet); erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, others); itraconazole (Sporanox); ketoconazole (Nizoral); ranitidine (Zantac); and vitamins.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart, liver, or kidney disease.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while using felodipine, call your doctor.
- If you're having surgery, including dental surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about using felodipine.
Is Felodipine safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category C according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (A = No risk, B = No risk in some studies, C = Possible risk, D = Positive evidence of risk, X = Contraindicated, N = Unknown)
Studies in women show that this drug poses minimal risk to the baby when used during breastfeeding.
Side effects
What are the possible side effects of Felodipine?
Common side effects include dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, flushing, or stomach upset as your body adjusts to the medication.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor if you experience serious side effects such as:
- Feel like passing out
- Feeling short of breath, swelling in the hands or feet
- Fast or pounding heartbeat
- Numbness or tingling feeling
- Chest pain or a feeling of heaviness, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general feeling of pain.
Less serious side effects may include:
- Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness
- Feeling restless or nervous;
- nausea, stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain
- Sleep problems (insomnia)
- joint pain or muscle cramps
- warmth, redness, or tingling feeling under your skin
- mild rash
- urinating more than usual
- cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat.
Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Drug Interactions
What drugs can interfere with the drug Felodipine?
Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval
Using this medication with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this drug or change some of the other medicines you take.
- colchicine
- itraconazole
- ketoconazole
Using this medication with any of the following medicines is not usually recommended, but may be necessary in some cases. If the two drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or adjust how often you use one or both drugs.
- Afatinib
- Amiodarone
- Atazanavir
- Bosutinib
- Carbamazepine
- Ceritinib
- Clarithromycin
- Clopidogrel
- Cobicistat
- Cyclosporine
- Dabigatran Etexilate
- Dabrafenib
- Dantrolene
- Doxorubicin
- Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome
- Droperidol
- Eslicarbazepine Acetate
- Everolimus
- Idelalisib
- Lacosamide
- Mibefradil
- Mitotane
- Morphine
- Morphine Sulfate Liposome
- Nilotinib
- Piperaquine
- Pixantrone
- Pomalidomide
- Primidone
- Romidepsin
- Siltuximab
- St. John's Wort
- Topotecan
- Trabectedin
- Vincristine
- Vincristine Sulfate Liposome
Using this medication with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If the two drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or adjust how often you use one or both drugs.
- Acebutolol
- Aceclofenac
- Acemetacin
- Alprenolol
- Amprenavir
- Amtolmetin Guacil
- Aspirin
- Atenolol
- Betaxolol
- Bevantolol
- Bisoprolol
- Bromfenac
- Bucindolol
- Bufexamac
- Carteolol
- Carvedilol
- Celecoxib
- Celiprolol
- Choline Salicylate
- Clonixin
- Dalfopristin
- Dexibuprofen
- Dexketoprofen
- Diclofenac
- Dislunisal
- Dilevalol
- Dipyrone
- Esmolol
- Etodolac
- Etofenamate
- Etoricoxib
- Felbinac
- Fenoprofen
- Fepradinol
- Feprazone
- Floctafenine
- Fluconazole
- Flufenamic Acid
- Flurbiprofen
- Ibuprofen
- Ibuprofen Lysine
- Indinavir
- Indomethacin
- Ketoprofen
- Ketorolac
- Labetalol
- Levobunolol
- Lornoxicam
- Loxoprofen
- Lumiracoxib
- Magnesium
- Meclofenamate
- Mefenamic Acid
- Meloxicam
- Mepindolol
- Metipranolol
- Metoprolol
- Morniflumate
- Nabumetone
- Nadolol
- Naproxen
- Nebivolol
- Nelfinavir
- Nepafenac
- Niflumic Acid
- Nimesulide
- Oxaprozin
- Oxcarbazepine
- Oxprenolol
- Oxyphenbutazone
- Parecoxib
- Penbutolol
- Phenobarbital
- Phenylbutazone
- Piketoprofen
- Pindolol
- Piroxicam
- Pranoprofen
- Proglumetacin
- Propranolol
- Propyphenazone
- Proquazone
- Quinupristin
- Rifapentine
- Rofecoxib
- Salicylic Acid
- Salsalate
- Sodium Salicylate
- Sotalol
- Sulindac
- Talinolol
- Tenoxicam
- Tertatolol
- Tiaprofenic Acid
- Timolol
- Tolfenamic Acid
- Tolmetin
- Valdecoxib
Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the action of the Felodipine medicine?
Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.
Using this medication with any of the following may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but they may not be avoided in some cases. When used together, your doctor may change your dose or adjust how often you use this medication, or give specific instructions about use of food, alcohol, or tobacco.
- Grape juice
What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the drug Felodipine?
The presence of other health problems in your body may affect the use of this drug. Tell your doctor if you have other health problems.:
- Heart failure - Use with caution. Can make this condition worse
- Liver disease - Use with caution. The effect can be increased due to slower clearance of the drug from the body
Dose
The information provided is not a substitute for a doctor's prescription. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the dosage for Felodipine for adults?
Usual Adult Dose for Hypertension
Initial dose: 5 mg orally once a day
Maintenance dose: 2.5-10 mg orally once a day
National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) recommendations:
Maintenance dose: 2.5-20 mg orally once a day
Usual Parents' Dosage for Hypertension
Initial dose: 2.5 mg orally once a day
Maintenance dose: 2.5-10 mg orally once a day
What is the dosage of Felodipine for children?
Usual Children's Dose for Hypertension
(Not approved by the FDA)
NIH and NHLBI recommendations:
1 year or older:
Initial dose: 2.5 mg orally once a day
Maintenance dose: 2.5-10 mg orally once a day.
In what dosages and preparations is Felodipine available?
Tablet, 24 Hour Extended Release, Oral: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg
What to do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Overdose symptoms may include severe dizziness, slow heart rate, redness or tingling in the hands and feet, and a feeling of fainting.
What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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