MedDataToolFelodipine is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, helping to lower the risk of serious heart problems like strokes and heart attacks. It works by relaxing the blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow. You take it as an extended-release tablet, starting with a dose of 5 mg once a day, which can be adjusted between 2.5 mg and 10 mg depending on how you respond to the treatment. It's important to know that if you're allergic to felodipine, you should not take it. Additionally, if you are taking grapefruit juice, be cautious, as it can increase the levels of the medication in your body.
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Uses
- Hypertension.
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Dosage
Start with 5 mg once daily.
Can adjust dose to 2.5 mg or 10 mg once daily.
Adjustments should be made every 2 weeks.
Take with a light meal or without food.
Swallow tablets whole; do not crush or chew.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
Peripheral edemaheadacheMild peripheral edema may occurMyocardial infarctionDiscontinuation due to side effects in about 6% of patientsFlushing and dizziness may also occur
Serious
hypotension
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Monitor blood pressure closely in elderly patients.
- Use caution with liver impairment; may need lower doses.
- Patients may need more than one drug for blood pressure control.
- Increased risk of side effects at doses above 10 mg.
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Drug interactions
- Itraconazoleincreases felodipine levels significantlyMonitor
- Erythromycinincreases felodipine levels moderatelyMonitor
- Grapefruit juicedoubles felodipine levelsCaution
- Cimetidineincreases felodipine levels by 50%Monitor
- Anticonvulsantsreduce felodipine levels significantly.Caution
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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).