Yuhan SprenDill Extended Release 5mg (Felodipine)

Adult dose

Swallow this medicine whole with water. Do not split, chew, or crush it. 1. Hypertension The initial dose of felodipine is 5㎎ once daily, and the maintenance dose is 5-10㎎ once daily, administered orally in the morning. Do not exceed a maximum daily dose of 20㎎. This medicine may be administered in combination with a β-blocker or diuretic. If other antihypertensive agents are unsuitable, it may be administered as monotherapy. Adjust the dose according to the patient's response to treatment. 2. Stable angina Administer an initial dose of 5㎎ once daily; the dose may be increased to 10㎎ as needed. This medicine may be administered in combination if a β-blocker does not provide sufficient effect. Adjust the dose according to the patient's response to treatment. 3. Elderly patients Administer with caution while monitoring the patient's condition; consider an initial dose of 2.5㎎ once daily. 4. Patients with renal impairment Renal impairment does not affect the blood concentration of felodipine. Dose adjustment is not necessary, but administer with caution to patients with severe renal impairment (GFR<30ml/min). 5. Patients with hepatic impairment The blood concentration of felodipine may increase in patients with hepatic impairment, and they may respond to treatment at a lower dose. Therefore, administer with caution to patients with hepatic impairment, considering an initial dose of 2.5mg once daily; do not administer to patients with severe hepatic impairment.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in children have not been established.

This medication should not be used by pregnant women or those who may become pregnant. It should also not be administered to patients with cardiogenic shock due to rapidly declining cardiac function or certain heart valve diseases. Patients who have experienced allergic reactions to this medication should also avoid its use. It is not safe to administer this medication to patients with narrowed heart outflow tracts, severely impaired liver function, or severely reduced cardiac function. This medication should not be used in patients with acute myocardial infarction or unstable angina. Additionally, since this medication contains lactose, patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should avoid taking it. In elderly patients, those with heart failure, hypotension, liver dysfunction, and severely impaired renal function, this medication should be administered cautiously. Rarely, side effects such as flushing, headaches, palpitations, dizziness, fatigue, and ankle swelling may occur upon initial dosing or when increasing the dose. There may also be confusion, sleep disturbances, and elevated blood sugar levels reported occasionally. As blood pressure may drop too low, dizziness may occur while taking this medication, and it is advisable to avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery due to these symptoms. It is recommended to take this medication in the morning on an empty stomach or after a light meal. There may be interactions with other medications, particularly blood pressure medications, certain antibiotics, antifungals, anticonvulsants, and grapefruit juice, so caution should be exercised when taking them together. Since the blood concentration of other medications taken with this drug may change, you should consult with your doctor or pharmacist. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should preferably avoid using this medication, and if it is unavoidable, discontinuing breastfeeding is advisable. The safety for children has not been sufficiently established, so it should be used in children with caution. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as severe hypotension, heart rhythm disturbances, coma, and respiratory distress may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought.

flushing, headache, palpitations, dizziness, fatigue, ankle edema, confusion, sleep disturbances, hyperglycemia, dizziness, paresthesia, tachycardia, palpitations, flushing, hypotension, syncope, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, gingival hyperplasia, gingivitis, increased liver enzymes, rash, itching, urticaria, photosensitivity reaction, leukopenic vasculitis, arthralgia, myalgia, increased urination, erectile dysfunction/sexual dysfunction, peripheral edema, fatigue, hypersensitivity reaction (angioedema, fever, etc.), dizziness, staggering, lethargy, drowsiness, anxiety, leg cramps, finger tremors, feeling of chest tightness, feeling of breathlessness, constipation, upper abdominal discomfort, thirst, heartburn, appetite loss, diarrhea, cough, throat discomfort, exfoliative dermatitis, skin erythema, sweating, shoulder stiffness, elevated BUN, increased serum creatinine, anemia, tearing, conjunctival injection, gynecomastia, weakness, elevated CK (CPK), increased total cholesterol, elevated triglycerides, decreased serum potassium, dizziness, headache, altered consciousness, coma, convulsions, shortness of breath, pulmonary edema, apnea, adult respiratory distress syndrome, acidosis, hypokalemia, potential hypocalcemia, facial flushing, hypothermia, nausea, vomiting

This medication should be stored in a sealed container that blocks light, at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevents degradation.

Appearance

Pale pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle