PLENDIL 5MG TAB
81,00 EGP
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Plendil 5 mg, the active ingredient felodipine. It is a prescription drug primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and sometimes angina (chest pain).
Key Information
- Active Ingredient: Felodipine
- Drug Class: Calcium channel blocker (or calcium antagonist)
- Uses:
- Treating hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Treating angina pectoris (chest pain)
Important Usage Instructions
- 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.
Common Side Effects
Most side effects are generally mild to moderate and may decrease as your body adjusts to the medication.
- Swelling of the ankles or legs (edema)
- Headache
- Flushing (hot or warm feeling in the face)
- Dizziness
- Palpitations (fast or irregular heartbeat)
- Fatigue
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