Felodipin Ratiopharm
This medicine helps lower high blood pressure and treats chest pain by widening small blood vessels without harming the heart.
Form
depottabletti
Strength
10 mg
Active Ingredient
Felodipine
Manufacturer
ratiopharm GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose is 5 mg once a day, or 2.5 mg for older patients. Your doctor might adjust it to 5-10 mg daily.
Method
Take in the morning with water. Do not cut, crush, or chew the tablet. You can take it with or without a light, low-fat meal.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 10 mg once a day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Swollen ankles
- •Headache
- •Redness and warmth in the face
RARE
- •Unusually fast heart rate
- •Heart palpitations
- •Low blood pressure (hypotension)
- •Nausea
- •Stomach pain
- •Burning, tingling, or numbness sensation
- •Skin rash or itching
- •Tiredness
- •Dizziness
- •Fainting
- •Vomiting
- •Hives (itchy rash)
- •Joint pain
- •Muscle pain
- •Erectile dysfunction or other sexual problems
- •Swollen gums (gingivitis)
- •Higher liver enzyme levels (seen in blood tests)
- •Skin reactions from increased sensitivity to sunlight
- •Inflammation of small blood vessels in the skin
- •Frequent need to urinate
- •Allergic reactions like fever or swelling of the lips and tongue
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
- Do not use if you are allergic to felodipine or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have untreated heart failure, a recent heart attack, or severe, long-lasting chest pain.
- Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have liver problems or a heart valve or muscle disease.
- Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medicine, as it can increase side effects.
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- This medicine can cause swollen gums; make sure to brush your teeth well to prevent this.
- If you experience very low blood pressure (dizziness, chest pain), seek emergency medical help right away.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Significant adverse effects include ankle oedema and orthostatic hypotension. Consider potential interactions. Avoid grapefruit. (updated 17.2.2025)