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Plendil Tabs 10mg 30’s
KSh 3,700.00
Plendil Tabs 10mg is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. The active ingredient in Plendil Tabs 10mg is felodipine, which helps relax and widen blood vessels so blood can flow more easily
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Anti-Hypertensives
Suggested Use
Plendil Tabs 10mg is primarily used to treat:
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Prophylaxis of angina pectoris (to prevent chest pain)
Dosage:
- Adults: The usual dose is 10 mg once daily. It can be taken with or without food but should be taken the same way each time.
Dosage adjustments: Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your response to the medication and any side effects.
Warning
- contraindications:
- Known hypersensitivity to Felodipine or any excipient in the formulation.
- Severe hypotension (low blood pressure).
- Acute heart failure or cardiogenic shock.
- Caution:
- Use with caution in patients with severe liver impairment.
- Monitor for worsening of heart failure symptoms.
- May cause significant lowering of blood pressure, especially in patients on concurrent antihypertensive therapy.
- Interactions:
- Avoid grapefruit juice, which increases Felodipine levels in the blood.
- Use cautiously with other antihypertensives, as it may enhance blood pressure-lowering effects.
- Interactions with CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, erythromycin) may increase the drug’s effects.
- Pregnancy and Lactation:
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless clearly necessary. Consult your doctor.
- Side Effects:
- Common: Headache, flushing, dizziness, fatigue, swelling (especially in the ankles), and palpitations.
- Rare: Gingival hyperplasia, skin reactions, or severe hypotension.
- Overdose:
- Symptoms include severe hypotension and bradycardia. Seek immediate medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
