Feloten

Feloten

felodipine

Manufacturer:

Biolab

Distributor:

Biopharm
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Felodipine
Indications/Uses
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult HTN Initially 5 mg once daily. Maintenance dose: 5 mg or 10 mg once daily. Max: 20 mg. Angina pectoris 10 mg once daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: Take w/o food or w/ a light meal. Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Myocardial ischaemia in sensitive individuals. Mild peripheral edema. CHF. Lactation. Not recommended in childn. Elderly.
Adverse Reactions
Flushing, headache, palpitation, dizziness, fatigue.
Drug Interactions
Increased plasma conc w/ cimetidine, erythromycin. Decreased plasma conc w/ phenytoin, carbamazepine, barbiturates.
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.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Feloten XR tab 10 mg
Packing/Price
3 × 10's
Form
Feloten XR tab 5 mg
Packing/Price
3 × 10's
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