{"id":8622,"date":"2021-03-16T10:39:19","date_gmt":"2021-03-16T10:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=8622"},"modified":"2021-04-09T18:15:34","modified_gmt":"2021-04-09T18:15:34","slug":"felodipine-hexal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/felodipine-hexal\/","title":{"rendered":"Felodipine Hexal &#8211; Felodipine uses, dose, and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n2.5 mg&nbsp;prolonged-release tablet&nbsp;is&nbsp;<br>felodipine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Felodipine Hexal is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Felodipine Hexal 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.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Felodipine Hexal 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 (angina).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Felodipine contained in Felodipine Hexal may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other 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 Hexal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Felodipine Hexal&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are&nbsp;<strong>allergic<\/strong>&nbsp;to felodipine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li><li>if you have&nbsp;<strong>an acute&nbsp;heart attack (heart attack)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/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 untreated&nbsp;heart failure<\/li><li>if you have any disease of the heart valves or myocardial infarction, before talking to your doctor<\/li><li>if you are&nbsp;<strong>pregnant<\/strong>.&nbsp;Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you become pregnant while taking this medicine.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Felodipine Hexal, 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 Hexal, especially if you have liver problems.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you take Felodipine Hexal 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 and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Felodipine Hexal is not recommended for use in children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Felodipine Hexal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.&nbsp;Some medicines \/ herbal medicines may affect the treatment with Felodipine Hexal.<\/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>drugs against&nbsp;HIV&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;infection&nbsp;(&nbsp;protease inhibitors, such as ritonavir)<\/li><li>medicines for&nbsp;HIV&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;infection&nbsp;(eg 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;(Hypericum perforatum) (herbal remedy for depression) may reduce the effect of Felodipine Hexal and should therefore be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Felodipine Hexal with food, drink, and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not drink grapefruit juice when treated with Felodipine Hexal, as it may increase the effect of Felodipine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hexal and the risk of&nbsp;side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not<\/strong>&nbsp;use Felodipine Hexal if you are pregnant.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding or planning to start breast-feeding.&nbsp;Felodipine Hexal 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 Hexal may have a minor or moderate effect 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 sharpened attention.&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;Descriptions 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 Hexal contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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 Hexal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Felodipine Hexal&nbsp;prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;should be taken in the morning and swallowed with water.&nbsp;The prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;must not be divided, 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 angina<\/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;Your doctor may reduce&nbsp;your 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 use more Felodipine Hexal then you should&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;a child inhaled the medicine accidentally contact a doctor,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>hospital or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and counseling.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have taken more&nbsp;doses&nbsp;of Felodipine Hexal 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 use Felodipine Hexal<\/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.&nbsp;Do not take<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to compensate for a missed&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Felodipine Hexal<\/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 Hexal.&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 or pharmacist.<\/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 Hexal and contact your doctor immediately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp;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.<br><\/p>\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><strong>Very common:<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect more than 1 user in 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>swollen ankles.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common:<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 10 users<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>headache<\/li><li>flushing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon:<\/strong>&nbsp;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>too 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><strong>Rare:<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 1,000 users<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>hives<\/li><li>fainting<\/li><li>vomiting<\/li><li>joint pain<\/li><li>muscle aches<\/li><li>impotence \/ sexual&nbsp;dysfunction&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare:<\/strong>&nbsp;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 reaction&nbsp;you like 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 troublesome or unusual reactions while taking Felodipine Hexal, talk to your doctor immediately.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Felodipine Hexal<\/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 use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plastic jar:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C after the first opening.&nbsp;The shelf life after the first opening is 6 months.<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.&nbsp;One&nbsp;prolonged-release tablet&nbsp;contains 2.5 mg felodipine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tablet core<\/em>:&nbsp;lactose monohydrate, sodium lauryl&nbsp;sulfate,&nbsp;hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tablet coating<\/em>:&nbsp;lactose monohydrate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 4000, yellow iron oxide, (E172)<\/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>Felodpin Hexal tablets are round, light yellow, biconvex film-coated tablets, marked with \u201c2.5\u201d on one side of the tablet.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets are packaged in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Blister packs of 7, 14, 20, 28, 30, 50, 56, 60,  and  100 &nbsp;prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Plastic jars with 100 and 250&nbsp;prolonged-release tablets.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes and pack types may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hexal A \/ S, Edvard Thomsens Vej 14, 2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salutas Pharma GmbH, Otto-von-Guericke-Allee 1, D-39179 Barleben, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lek Pharmaceuticals dd, Verov\u0161kova 57, 1526 Ljubljana, Slovenia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LEK SA, Ul.&nbsp;Domaniewska 50 C, 02-672 Warsaw, Poland<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> 2.5 mg prolonged-release tablet is<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":[3126,3128,3138,3140,3141,3139,3129,3127,2212,2210],"class_list":["post-8622","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-f","category-medicines","tag-felodipine","tag-felodipine-dose","tag-felodipine-hexal","tag-felodipine-hexal-dose","tag-felodipine-hexal-side-effects","tag-felodipine-hexal-uses","tag-felodipine-side-effects","tag-felodipine-uses","tag-medicine","tag-tablet"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8622","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=8622"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8622\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9801,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8622\/revisions\/9801"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8622"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8622"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8622"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}