Felodipine Sandoz Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

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Contents

Felodipine

Indications/Uses

HTN, angina pectoris.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

HTN Initially 5 mg once daily. Maintenance dose: 5 or 10 mg once daily. Dose can be decreased to 2.5 mg daily or increased at interval of at least 2 wk to 10 mg daily depending on patient's response. Elderly Initially 2.5 mg daily. Angina pectoris Initially 5 mg once daily, may be increased to 10 mg once daily if needed.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: Avoid grapefruit juice.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Severe hepatic impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Special Precautions

Patients w/ pronounced gingivitis/periodontitis. May precipitate significant hypotension which may result in myocardial ischaemia. Avoid concomitant use w/ strong CYP3A4 inducers or inhibitors. Minor or moderate influence on ability to drive & use machines.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Flushing, headache, palpitations, dizziness & fatigue.

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Drug Interactions

Increased plasma conc w/ CYP3A4 inhibitors eg, itraconazole, erythromycin, cimetidine. Not to be taken w/ grapefruit juice. Decreased plasma conc w/ CYP3A4 inducers eg, carbamazepine, phenytoin or phenobarb.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Calcium Antagonists

ATC Classification

C08CA02 - felodipine ; Belongs to the class of dihydropyridine derivative selective calcium-channel blockers with mainly vascular effects. Used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Felodipine Sandoz SR tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

5 × 10's

Form

Felodipine Sandoz SR tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

5 × 10's

Felodipine Sandoz

felodipine

Manufacturer:

Sandoz

Distributor:

Maxxcare

Marketer:

Mega Lifesciences