{"id":8620,"date":"2021-03-16T10:37:59","date_gmt":"2021-03-16T10:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=8620"},"modified":"2021-04-09T18:34:10","modified_gmt":"2021-04-09T18:34:10","slug":"felodipine-actavis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/felodipine-actavis\/","title":{"rendered":"Felodipine Actavis &#8211; Felodipine uses, dose, and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n5 mg and 10 mg&nbsp;prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;are&nbsp;<br>felodipine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Felodipine Actavis is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Felodipine Actavis contains the active substance felodipine.&nbsp;It belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers.&nbsp;It lowers&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;by dilating the small blood vessels.&nbsp;It has no negative effect on the function of the heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Felodipine Actavis is used to treat high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;(&nbsp;hypertension&nbsp;) and pain in the heart and chest caused by e.g.&nbsp;physical exertion or stress (&nbsp;angina pectoris, or angina).&nbsp;Felodipine contained in Felodipine Actavis may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Felodipine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Felodipine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are pregnant.&nbsp;Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you become pregnant while taking this medicine.<\/li><li>if you are allergic to felodipine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have untreated&nbsp;heart failure<\/li><li>if you have&nbsp;an acute&nbsp;heart attack (heart attack)<\/li><li>if you have recent chest pain or angina that lasts for 15 minutes or more or is more severe than usual<\/li><li>if you have any disease of the heart valves or heart muscle before talking to your doctor.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Felodipine Actavis, like other antihypertensive drugs, may in rare cases lead to a sharp&nbsp;drop in blood pressure,&nbsp;which in some patients may cause the heart to have an insufficient blood supply.&nbsp;Symptoms of very low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;and insufficient blood supply to the heart itself often include dizziness and chest pain.&nbsp;If you get such symptoms, you should seek emergency care immediately.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before taking Felodipine Actavis, especially if you have liver problems.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you take Felodipine Actavis you may get swollen gums.&nbsp;Good oral hygiene helps prevent the gums from swelling (see section 4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Felodipine Actavis is not recommended for use in children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Felodipine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some medicines \/ herbal medicines may affect the treatment with Felodipine Actavis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of this are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>cimetidine (medicine for&nbsp;stomach ulcers&nbsp;)<\/li><li>erythromycin (medicines for&nbsp;infections&nbsp;)<\/li><li>itraconazole (antifungal)<\/li><li>ketoconazole&nbsp;(&nbsp;antifungal&nbsp;)<\/li><li>medicines for&nbsp;HIV&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;infection&nbsp;(eg ritonavir, which is a&nbsp;protease inhibitor, or efavirenz, nevirapine)<\/li><li>phenytoin&nbsp;(medicine for&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;)<\/li><li>carbamazepine (medicine for&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;)<\/li><li>rifampicin (medicines for&nbsp;infections&nbsp;)<\/li><li>barbiturates&nbsp;(medicines for anxiety, sleep problems, and&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;)<\/li><li>tacrolimus (a medicine used in organ transplants).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Products containing&nbsp;St. John&#8217;s wort&nbsp;(&nbsp;<em>Hypericum perforatum<\/em>&nbsp;) (herbal remedy for depression) may reduce the effect of Felodipine Actavis and should therefore be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Felodipine Actavis with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not drink grapefruit juice while you are being treated with Felodipine Actavis, as this may increase the effect of Felodipine Actavis and the risk of&nbsp;side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use Felodipine Actavis if you are pregnant.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding or planning to start breast-feeding.&nbsp;Felodipine Actavis is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers and your doctor may choose another treatment for you if you want to start breast-feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Felodipine Actavis may have a minor or moderate influence on your ability to drive and use machines.&nbsp;If you suffer from headaches, nausea, dizziness, or fatigue, your ability to react may be impaired.&nbsp;Caution is advised, especially at the beginning of treatment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs, due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;The description of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Felodipine Actavis contains excipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Felodipine Actavis contains&nbsp;lactose, which is sugar.&nbsp;If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Felodipine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Consult a doctor if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Felodipine Actavis&nbsp;prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;should be taken in the morning and swallowed with water.&nbsp;The tablets must not be split, crushed, or chewed.&nbsp;This medicine can be taken without food or after a light meal with a low fat and carbohydrate content.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High&nbsp;blood pressure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment should be started with 5 mg once daily.&nbsp;If necessary, your doctor may increase the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one or add another antihypertensive drug.&nbsp;The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for long-term treatment is 5-10 mg once daily.&nbsp;For elderly patients, a starting dose of 2.5 mg per day may be considered.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stable&nbsp;angina pectoris<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment should be started with 5 mg once daily.&nbsp;If necessary, your doctor may increase the&nbsp;dose from&nbsp;one to 10 mg once a day.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have liver problems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The concentration of felodipine in the blood may be increased.&nbsp;The doctor may reduce the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elderly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may start treatment with the lowest possible&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Felodipine Actavis then you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have taken more&nbsp;doses&nbsp;of Felodipine Actavis than recommended, you may have very low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;and sometimes palpitations, fast or in rare cases slower&nbsp;heart rate.&nbsp;Therefore, you must take the number of&nbsp;doses prescribed by your doctor.&nbsp;If you get symptoms such as feeling dizzy or dizzy, contact your doctor immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Felodipine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take a tablet, skip that&nbsp;dose&nbsp;altogether.&nbsp;Take the next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;at the right time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Felodipine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stop taking the medicine, the disease may return.&nbsp;Contact your doctor and ask for advice before stopping Felodipine Actavis.&nbsp;Your doctor will tell you how long to take your medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the following happens to you, stop taking Felodipine Actavis immediately and tell your doctor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hypersensitivity reactions&nbsp;and allergic reactions.&nbsp;Signs of this may be raised streaks\/swellings in the skin or swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have occurred.&nbsp;Most&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;occur at the beginning of treatment or after a dose increase.&nbsp;If such reactions occur, they are usually short-lived and subside over time.&nbsp;If you get any of the following symptoms and they do not go away, tell your doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mild gum swelling has been reported in patients with&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the mouth (inflamed gums or&nbsp;tooth loss&nbsp;).&nbsp;This swelling can be avoided or reduced by careful oral hygiene.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Very common: may affect more than 1 in 10 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swollen ankles.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headache<\/li><li>Blush.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Abnormally fast&nbsp;heart rate<\/li><li>Palpitation<\/li><li>For low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;(&nbsp;hypotension&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Abdominal pain<\/li><li>Burning \/ stinging sensation, numbness<\/li><li>Skin rash or&nbsp;itching<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rare: may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fainting<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Hives<\/li><li>Joint pain<\/li><li>Muscle aches<\/li><li>Impotence \/ sexual&nbsp;dysfunction&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Very rare: may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gingivitis (swollen gums)<\/li><li>Elevated liver enzyme values<\/li><li>Skin reactions due to increased sensitivity to sunlight<\/li><li>Inflammation&nbsp;of small blood vessels in the skin<\/li><li>Frequent urination<\/li><li>Hypersensitivity reactions&nbsp;such as fever or swelling of the lips and tongue.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may also occur.&nbsp;If you get any unpleasant or unusual reactions while taking Felodipine Actavis, talk to your doctor immediately.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reporting of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;is<br><\/strong>if you get&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are, speak with your doctor pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This also applies to side effects that are not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;directly via the Medical Products Agency, Box 26, SE-751 03 Uppsala.&nbsp;Website: www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting&nbsp;side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Felodipine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is felodipine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One&nbsp;prolonged-release tablet&nbsp;Felodipine Actavis 5 mg contains 5 mg felodipine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One&nbsp;prolonged-release tablet&nbsp;Felodipine Actavis 10 mg contains 10 mg felodipine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose,&nbsp;lactose monohydrate, povidone, propylene glycol, propyl gallate, magnesium stearate,&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;anhydrous silica, talc, red iron oxide (E172), yellow iron oxide (E172), titanium dioxide (E171).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Felodipine Actavis 5 mg: light pink, round, biconvex, film-coated&nbsp;prolonged-release tablet&nbsp;marked 5 on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Felodipine Actavis 10 mg: reddish-brown, round, biconvex film-coated&nbsp;prolonged-release tablet&nbsp;marked 10 on one side.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Felodipine Actavis 5 and 10 mg are available in pack sizes of 10, 14, 20, 28, 30, 50, 56, 60, 90, 98, 100, 250, 500 and 1000&nbsp;prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Actavis Group PTC ehf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reykjavikurvegur 76-78<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>220 Hafnarfjordur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iceland<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Agent:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SanoSwiss UAB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aukstaiciu str.&nbsp;26A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LT-44169 Kaunas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lithuania<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>+370 700 01320<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>info@sanoswiss.com<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Content declaration<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> 5 mg and 10 mg prolonged-release tablets are<br \/>\nfelodipine<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2206,2200],"tags":[3126,3142,3144,3145,3143,3128,3129,3127,2212,2210],"class_list":["post-8620","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-f","category-medicines","tag-felodipine","tag-felodipine-active","tag-felodipine-active-dose","tag-felodipine-active-side-effects","tag-felodipine-active-uses","tag-felodipine-dose","tag-felodipine-side-effects","tag-felodipine-uses","tag-medicine","tag-tablet"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8620","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8620"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8620\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9803,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8620\/revisions\/9803"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8620"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8620"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8620"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}