Felodipine ER 2.5mg

Antihypertensive Agent, Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker

CSA NA – FDA Approved – REMS (N) – Can Ship

Felodipine/Plendil blocks calcium channels in smooth muscle of the blood vessels which relaxes them causing them to dilate them which reduces vascular resistance thereby lowering blood pressure and increasing blood flow in areas such as the heart and limbs.

Felodipine/Plendil is officially indicated for hypertension, but it is also prescribed off-label for chronic stable angina as an alternate agent (may also be used for conditions not listed)

Before starting Felodipine/Plendil make sure your physician is aware of any allergies or medications you currently take, if you have liver disease, heart failure, aortic stenosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or are pregnant or breastfeeding

2.5mg-10mg once daily

How to Take: Follow instructions provided by physician/pharmacy label, take consistently at same times each day unless otherwise directed, swallow whole, store at room temperature.

You Need to Avoid: Grapefruit can affect the enzyme that metabolizes this medication resulting in potentially high blood levels and should be avoided.  Can be taken on an empty stomach or with a small meal low in fat or carbohydrates, otherwise it may also increase blood levels of medication.

Peripheral edema, flushing, tachycardia, headache

Note this is not a complete list of side effects, only common ones

1. Why are my feet so swollen?
   It is a common side effect that is not harmful however it will likely not stop until the medication is changed so contact your physician for a similar alternative.  The dilation of blood vessels can result in leakage of fluid into the surrounding tissue, especially in the periphery.