Felop Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Felodipine

Indications/Uses

HTN & angina pectoris.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

HTN Initially 5 mg daily, up to a max of 20 mg daily. Usual maintenance dose: 5-10 mg daily. Angina pectoris 5 mg daily, may be increased to 10 mg daily if necessary. Impaired hepatic function & elderly Initially 2.5 mg daily.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: Take in the morning either always w/o food or w/ a light meal (eg, orange juice, bread & cereal). Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Unstable angina; significant aortic stenosis; w/in 1 month of MI.

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Special Precautions

May precipitate significant hypotension in susceptible individuals which may result to myocardial ischemia. W/draw if ischemic pain occurs or existing pain worsens after initiating treatment or if cardiogenic shock develops. Concomitant administration w/ grapefruit juice. Pregnancy. Elderly.

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Adverse Reactions

Flushing, headache, palpitations, dizziness, fatigue; peripheral edema, nausea & vomiting.

Drug Interactions

May increase plasma conc w/ CYP450 3A4 inhibitors (eg, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin, grapefruit juice & cimetidine). Nifedipine.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Calcium Antagonists / Anti-Anginal Drugs

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.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Felop tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Form

Felop tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Felop

felodipine

Manufacturer:

Shou Chan

Distributor:

New Smart Formulae