Product Details

Plendil

Active Ingredient: Felodipine

Plendil is a calcium channel blocker which is used to treat high blood pressure and to prevent chest pain (angina) by relaxing blood vessels and reducing the workload of the heart.

Analogs

Of Plendil

Lasix , Norvasc , Toprol , Hyzaar , Microzide , Frumil , Diovan , Beloc , Coversyl , Persantine

General information
Plendil is known as a calcium channel blocker. By blocking calcium, this medication relaxes and widens blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication may also be used to prevent chest pain (angina).
Directions
Take Plendil exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The recommended adult dose ranges from 2.5 mg to 10 mg once daily, taken with or without food. The tablets should not be taken with a meal that is high in carbohydrates or fat. The recommended starting dose for treating high blood pressure (hypertension) is 5 mg once daily. Your doctor may increase your dose up to 10 mg daily (if your blood pressure is not under control) or decrease your dose to 2.5 mg daily. Elderly people or people who have liver problems should start at a lower dosage.
Precautions
Before taking Plendil you should talk with your doctor if you have congestive heart failure, liver disease, cirrhosis, liver failure, swelling of the arms and legs (edema), any allergies. This drug may make you dizzy. Do not drive or perform tasks that require alertness. Limit alcoholic beverages. Alcohol may further lower blood pressure and increase drowsiness or dizziness. Grapefruit juice can increase blood levels of felodipine. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice or eating grapefruit. Seniors may be more sensitive to the adverse effects.
Contraindications
You should not take Plendil if you are allergic to felodipine or any of the ingredients of the medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, have very low blood pressure.
Possible side effect
Get emergency medical help if you have dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, flushing, or stomach upset, swelling of the hands, ankles, feet (edema), fast or irregular heartbeat, fainting, rash, itching, swelling of the face, tongue, throat, trouble breathing, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), tiredness, insomnia, nausea, diarrhea, muscle or joint discomfort, increased or difficult urination. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor.
Drug interactions
Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially: beta blockers (betaxolol, propranolol, metoprolol), antibiotics or antifungals (ketoconazole, telithromycin, erythromycin, clarithromycin), seizure medications (oxcarbazepine, topiramate, phenytoin, carbamazepine), protease inhibitors (atazanavir, indinavir, ritonavir, amprenavir), cimetidine, imatinib, nefazodone, delavirdine. Interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Tell your doctor about all prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal medications you are taking.
Missed dose
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. Skip the missed dose if it is time for your next scheduled dose. Don't take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Overdose
If you think you have overdosed the medicine seek emergency medical help at once. The overdose symptoms are dizziness, weakness, chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, fast or slow heartbeat, coma, slurred speech, and confusion.
Storage
Store the medicine at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store the drugs in the bathroom. Keep all drugs away from reach of children and pets.
Note
The information presented at the site has a general character. Note please this information cannot be used for self-treatment and self diagnosis. You should consult with your doctor or health care adviser regarding any specific instructions of your condition. The information is reliable, but we concede it could contain mistakes. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other damage caused by use of this information on the site and also for consequences of self-treatment.
Customers Who Bought This Product Also Bought:
Lasix

Active Ingredient: Furosemide

Lasix is a loop diuretic used to treat high blood pressure or water retention associated with congestive heart failure, liver disease,... more

Price: 0.14£ per pill
by nowBuy Now
Norvasc

Active Ingredient: Amlodipine

Norvasc belongs to a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure or chest pain.

Price: 0.16£ per pill
by nowBuy Now
Toprol

Active Ingredient: Metoprolol

Toprol is part of a class of drugs called beta blockers. It is used to treat angina and hypertension, heart attack, migraine headache... more

Price: 0.52£ per pill
by nowBuy Now
Hyzaar

Active Ingredient: Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide

Hyzaar contains a combination of hydrochlorothiazide and losartan. This medication is useful in treating hypertension. It helps to... more

Price: 0.29£ per pill
by nowBuy Now
Microzide

Active Ingredient: Hydrochlorothiazide

Microzide is a thiazide diuretic which is used to treat high blood pressure, fluid retention, edema caused by taking steroids or estrogen.

Price: 0.40£ per pill
by nowBuy Now
Frumil

Active Ingredient: Amiloride

Frumil is a diuretic combination used in the treatment of high blood pressure and congestive heart failure, edematous syndrome of various... more

Price: 0.15£ per pill
by nowBuy Now
Diovan

Active Ingredient: Valsartan

Diovan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), chronic heart failure or to... more

Price: 0.47£ per pill
by nowBuy Now
Beloc

Active Ingredient: Metoprolol

Beloc is effective in treating hypertension, angina pectoris, heart rhythm disorders, cardiac infarction.

Price: 0.60£ per pill
by nowBuy Now
Coversyl

Active Ingredient: Perindopril

Coversyl is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, diabetic... more

Price: 0.93£ per pill
by nowBuy Now
Persantine

Active Ingredient: Dipyridamole

Persantine used to prevent blood clots that may occur after a heart valve replacement by preventing certain types of blood cells, called... more

Price: 0.18£ per pill
by nowBuy Now