* Generic Name: felodipine
* Brand Name: Plendil
* What is felodipine (Plendil)?
* What are the possible side effects of felodipine (Plendil)?
* What is the most important information I should know about
felodipine (Plendil)?
* What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking
felodipine (Plendil)?
* How should I take felodipine (Plendil)?
* What happens if I miss a dose (Plendil)?
* What happens if I overdose (Plendil)?
* What should I avoid while taking felodipine (Plendil)?
* What other drugs will affect felodipine (Plendil)?
* Where can I get more information (Plendil)?
What is felodipine (Plendil)?
Felodipine is in a group of drugs called calcium channel
blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood
vessels.
Felodipine is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
Felodipine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this
medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of felodipine (Plendil)?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an
allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face,
lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
* feeling like you might pass out;
* feeling short of breath, swelling in your hands or feet;
* fast or pounding heartbeats;
* numbness or tingly feeling; or
* chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or
shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling.
Less serious side effects may include:
* headache, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness;
* feeling restless or nervous;
* nausea, upset stomach, constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain;
* sleep problems (insomnia);
* joint pain or muscle cramps;
* warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin;
* mild rash;
* urinating more than usual; or
* cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore
throat.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call
your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side
effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about felodipine
(Plendil)?
You should not use felodipine if you are allergic to it.
Before taking felodipine, tell your doctor if you have liver
disease or congestive heart failure.
Many drugs can interact with felodipine. Tell your doctor about all
other medications you use.
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often and you may need
other blood tests at your doctor's office. Visit your doctor regularly.
Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood
pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure
medication for the rest of your life.
Brush and floss your teeth regularly while taking this medication.
Felodipine can cause mild swelling of your gums, which may be avoided
with good dental hygiene.
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking felodipine
(Plendil)?
You should not use felodipine if you are allergic to it.
If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose
adjustment or special tests:
* liver disease; or
* congestive heart failure.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether felodipine will harm
an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become
pregnant while using this medication..
It is not known whether felodipine passes into breast milk or if it
could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling
your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take felodipine (Plendil)?
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or
smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions
on your prescription label.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the
best results.
You make felodipine without food or a light meal, but take it the same
way each time.
Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it
whole. Breaking the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released
at one time.
Call your doctor if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, or if
you are sweating more than usual. These conditions can lead to severely
low blood pressure.
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often and you may need
other blood tests at your doctor's office. Visit your doctor regularly.
Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood
pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure
medication for the rest of your life.
Brush and floss your teeth regularly while taking this medication.
Felodipine can cause mild swelling of your gums, which may be avoided
with good dental hygiene.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
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What happens if I miss a dose (Plendil)?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if
it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra
medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose (Plendil)?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at
1-800-222-1222.
Overdose symptoms may include severe dizziness, slow heart rate,
redness or tingling in your arms and legs, and feeling like you might
pass out.
What should I avoid while taking felodipine (Plendil)?
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with felodipine and
lead to potentially dangerous effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit
products with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of
grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your
doctor.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may
feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
Drinking alcohol can lower your blood pressure further and may increase
certain side effects of felodipine.
What other drugs will affect felodipine (Plendil)?
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:
* cimetidine (Tagamet);
* conivaptan (Vaprisol);
* imatinib (Gleevec);
* isoniazid (for treating tuberculosis);
* tacrolimus (Prograf);
* an antibiotic such as clarithromycin (Biaxin),
dalfopristin/quinupristin (Synercid), erythromycin (E.E.S.,
EryPed, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin), or telithromycin (Ketek);
* antifungal medication such as clotrimazole (Mycelex
Troche), itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole
(Nizoral), or voriconazole (Vfend);
* an antidepressant such as nefazodone;
* a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin, Tenoretic),
carvedilol (Coreg), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate),
metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard),
propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran), sotalol
(Betapace), timolol (Blocadren), and others;
* HIV/AIDS medicine such as atazanavir (Reyataz),
delavirdine (Rescriptor), fosamprenavir (Lexiva),
indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept), saquinavir
(Invirase), or ritonavir (Norvir);
* other heart or blood pressure medications such as diltiazem
(Cartia, Cardizem), nifedipine (Nifedical,
Procardia), verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin,
Verelan), and others; or
* seizure medication such as carbamazepine (Carbatrol,
Tegretol), phenobarbital (Solfoton), or phenytoin
(Dilantin).
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with felodipine.
Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes
prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not
start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information (Plendil)?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about felodipine.
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