Felodipine

Therapeutic Group

Calcium Channel Blockers

Indication Dosage

Prophylaxis Of Angina: 

  • Adult: Initially 5 Mg Once Daily In The Morning; Increased If Necessary To 10 Mg Once Daily 
  • Elderly: Initially 2.5 Mg Once Daily In The Morning; Increased If Necessary To 10 Mg Once Daily 

Hypertension: 

  • Adult: Initially 5 Mg Once Daily In The Morning; Usual Maintenance5-10 Mg Once Daily, Doses Above 20 Mg Daily Rarely Needed 
  • Elderly: Initially 2.5 Mg Daily In The Morning; Usual Maintenance5-10 Mg Once Daily, Doses Above 20 Mg Daily Rarely Needed 
  • Children: Not Recommended.

Content

  • Tab 5mg /10mg: Felodipine 5mg /10mg.

Pregnancy

Contraindicated In Pregnancy.

Stability

  • Dihydropyridine Calcium-channel Blockers

Contra Indications

  • Cardiac Outflow Obstruction, Significant Cardiac Valvular Obstruction (e.g. Aortic Stenosis),uncontrolled Heart Failure, Unstable Angina, Within 1 Month Of Myocardial Infarction, Cardiogenic Shock

Precautions

  • Cardiac Outflow Obstruction, Significant Cardiac Valvular Obstruction (e.g. Aortic Stenosis),uncontrolled Heart Failure, Unstable Angina, Within 1 Month Of Myocardial Infarction, Cardiogenic Shock

Lactation

  • Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Flushing
  • Headache
  • Peripheral Oedema
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Dizziness
  • Malaise
  • Nausea
  • Palpitation
  • Paraesthesia
  • Pruritus
  • Rash
  • Tachycardia.
  • Rare: Arthralgia
  • Impotence
  • Myalgia
  • Syncope
  • Vomiting

Available Brands