Penerangan
Manufacturer
AstraZeneca
Contents
Felodipine
Indication
Plendil is used for treating high blood pressure, alone or with other medications. Plendil is a calcium channel blocker. It works by blocking the normal action of calcium on blood vessels and the heart. This allows the blood vessels to relax, the heart to beat with less force and pump out less blood, and the heart to beat more slowly and regularly.
Instruction
Use Plendil as directed by your doctor.
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Plendil should be regularly taken either without food or with a light meal
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Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking Plendil
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Do not to crush or chew tablets. Swallow them whole
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If you miss a dose of Plendil, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Plendil.
Drug interaction
Plendil increases level of digoxin in blood so it may cause changes in vision. Cimetidine is able to influence metabolism of Plendil so concentration of the last may increase resulting in drops in blood pressure. Plendil levels in blood are decreased by Carbamazepine, phenobarbital, or phenytoin.
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