Felodipine Oral - Felodipine - Oral Extended Release Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Felodipine Oral
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Felodipine Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this product with others.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, weakness, slowed or irregular heartbeat, nausea, drowsiness, confusion, and slurred speech.

Drug Interactions

• Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, including.

Felodipine Oral Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

Medicinal Applications

• This drug is a calcium channel blocker.
• Calcium is involved in blood vessel contraction.
• By blocking calcium, felodipine relaxes and widens the blood vessels.
• It is used to treat high blood pressure.

Usage Instructions

• Tablets should be swallowed whole.
• Do not crush or chew tablets.
• This medication must be taken as directed to reduce blood pressure.
• It should be taken even if you do not feel sick.
• Most people with high blood pressure do not have any symptoms.
• Try to take this medication at the same time each day.
• Do not stop taking this medication suddenly without your doctor's permission.
• Some conditions can become worse if the medication is stopped too fast.
• This drug is best taken without food (one hour before or two hours after a meal).
• If stomach upset occurs, it may be taken with a light meal.

Other Medicinal Applications

• This medication may also be used for chest pain (angina).

Possible Side Effects

• This drug may cause dizziness and lightheadedness especially during the first few days.
• Avoid activities requiring alertness.
• When you sit or lie down for a while, get up slowly to minimize dizziness and allow your body to adjust.
• You may also experience headache, flushing, nausea, tingling hands and feet, cough, sleep disturbances and swollen gums.
• These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.
• Inform your doctor if they become bothersome.
• Notify your doctor if you develop.

Read Before Using Felodipine Oral (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).