Plendil
Plendil lowers blood pressure by widening small blood vessels and is used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain caused by exertion or stress.
Form
depottabletti
Strength
5 mg
Active Ingredient
Felodipine
Manufacturer
Glenwood GmbH Pharmazeutische Erzeugnisse
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose is 5 mg once a day; for long-term treatment, the dose is typically 5-10 mg once a day.
Method
Take the tablet in the morning with water. Do not split, crush, or chew the tablet. You can take it with or without a light, low-fat meal.
Important
The maximum daily dose is usually 10 mg once a day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Swelling in the ankles
- •Headache
- •Facial flushing or redness
- •Unusually fast heart rate
- •Palpitations (feeling your heart beat)
- •Low blood pressure
- •Feeling sick (nausea)
- •Stomach pain
- •Burning, tingling, or numb feeling
- •Skin rash or itching
- •Tiredness
- •Dizziness
RARE
- •Fainting
- •Vomiting
- •Hives (itchy red welts)
- •Joint pain
- •Muscle pain
- •Impotence or sexual problems
- •Gum inflammation (swollen gums)
- •Changes in liver test results
- •Skin reactions due to increased sensitivity to sunlight
- •Inflammation of small blood vessels in the skin
- •Frequent urination
- •Severe allergic reactions (e.g., fever, swelling of lips or tongue)
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant.
- Do not use if you are allergic to felodipine or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have uncontrolled heart failure, recently had a heart attack, or experience severe, long-lasting chest pain.
- Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have liver problems or a heart valve or heart muscle disease.
- Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking this medicine, as it can increase its effects and side effects.
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- Be careful when driving or using machines, especially when starting treatment, as this medicine can cause dizziness or tiredness.
- Maintain good oral hygiene to help prevent gum swelling, which can be a side effect.
- If you feel very dizzy, faint, or have chest pain (signs of very low blood pressure), seek 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)