Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2215

USA Brand Name

Plendil

Strength

5mg

Generic Name

Felodipine

Manufacturer

Cipla, India

## Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER (Felodipine)

## What Is The Generic Name For Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER:

Felodipine is the generic version for Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER (Felodipine):

Plendils

## About Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER (Felodipine)

Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER contains an active ingredient, Felodipine, which is used in the treatment of chest pain (Angina) and high blood pressure. It is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and must be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Cipla, India is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER.

## Strength :

Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER contains an active ingredient, Felodipine, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER (Felodipine):

Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER is used in the treatment in following conditions:

Hypertension

## How Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER (Felodipine) Works:

Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER has an active ingredient; Felodipine, is a calcium channel blocker which blocks the action of calcium on the heart and blood vessels, thus widening the blood vessels & allowing more blood & oxygen to reach the heart. This reduces the blood pressure and decreases the chances of angina (chest pain).

## Before You Use Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER (Felodipine):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Felodipine

You are not having any serious Disease

Your doctor must know about your medical history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease and Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER (Felodipine):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER (Felodipine):

You should not take Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have Liver disease

Have Hypotension

Have impaired kidney function

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to The Tablet

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Recently have a heart attack

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage :

Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER contains an active ingredient, Felodipine, which is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and chest pain. It is available in various strengths and substitutes and must be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take this medicine regularly by time for better effects.

## How Much Of The Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER (Felodipine) to Be Used:

As Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER. Do not take the Tablet on your own and for longer time than recommended by doctor.

## How To Take The Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER (Felodipine):

Take Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the Tablet. Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER (Felodipine):

You are always advised to take Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Tablet in smaller or larger amount or for longer than prescribed by your doctor.

## Overdose :

Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Symptoms like dizziness, confusion, increased heartbeat, tremor and sweating after taking the dose should be reported immediately. Emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if you are suspecting overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the medicine should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dosage of the medicine if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. Do not take double dosage of the medicine to make up for the missed dosage.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER (Felodipine):

Fatigue

Sleepiness

Ankle swelling

Flushing

Headache

Nausea

Dizziness

Palpitations

Edema (swelling)

Abdominal pain

Bloating

Rapid weight gain

Tingling of hands or feet

Chills

Fever

Sneezing

Difficulty in breathing

Runny Nose

Sore throat

Cough

Inflammation of gum

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER. This can produce some undesirable effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your doctor if you are on other medication or Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Lithium carbonate

Phenytoin

Indapamide

Phenobarbitone

Prednisolone

Clarithromycin

Rosuvastatin

Cilnidipine

Roxithromycin

Itraconazole

Atenolol

Clozapine

Ketoconazole

Aspirin

Rifampicin

Dolasetron

## There are disease interactions with Felodipine which include:

Cardiogenic shock

Hypotension

Impaired liver function

## Warning And Precaution:

Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Liver/ Kidney Diseases

You must always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of these conditions

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine

You must exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other medicines alongside

You must always read the information properly written on the leaflet of medicine.

You must always consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to dosage, time and strength of the medicine.

## Indications:

Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine for shorter or longer time than prescribed by the Doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Felogard 5 Mg Tablet ER at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Tablet should be intact and not damaged while storing.