- Active Ingredient: Felodipine
- Drug Class: Calcium channel blocker (or calcium antagonist)
- Uses:
- Treating hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Treating angina pectoris (chest pain)
- Swallow whole: Do not cut, crush, or chew the tablet, as this would interfere with its extended-release mechanism.
- With or without food: It can be taken with or without food, but should always be taken the same way each day (e.g., always with a light meal, or always on an empty stomach).
- Avoid grapefruit juice: Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking this medication, as it can increase the effect and potential side effects.
- Regularity: Take it at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of medicine in your body.
- Do not stop suddenly: Continue taking the medication unless your doctor tells you to stop. Suddenly discontinuing blood pressure medication can be dangerous.
- Swelling of the ankles or legs (edema)
- Headache
- Flushing (hot or warm feeling in the face)
- Dizziness
- Palpitations (fast or irregular heartbeat)
- Fatigue



