PLENDIL

Who is Plendil for ?

Felodipine is used to treat high blood pressure. this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Felodipine also is used to treat Raynaud's syndrome and congestive heart failure. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your condition.

Felodipine is a calcium channel blocker. It works to lower blood pressure by interfering with the normal role of calcium in the heart and blood vessels. By blocking calcium's entry into the heart muscle and blood vessels, amlodipine causes blood vessels to dilate and thus, blood pressure is lowered. It also increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart to control chest pain (angina).

When should I be careful taking Plendil ?

Before taking felodipine,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to felodipine or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially antiseizure medicines such as carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenytoin (Dilantin), and phenobarbital; cimetidine (Tagamet); ranitidine (Zantac); and vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart, liver, or kidney disease.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking felodipine, call your doctor.
• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell your doctor or

dentist that you take felodipine.

Side Effects

Although side effects from felodipine are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• headache
• flushing (feeling of warmth)
• dizziness or lightheadedness
• weakness
• fast heartbeat
• heartburn
• constipation
• enlargement of gum tissue around teeth

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, or legs
• difficulty breathing or swallowing
• fainting
• rash