Eldipin Sustained Release Tablet (Felodipine)

Adult dose

Directions for use: Swallow this medication whole with water. Do not divide, chew, or crush it. Adults 1. Hypertension The initial dose of felodipine is 5㎎ once daily, taken orally in the morning; the maintenance dose is 5-10㎎ daily. Do not exceed a maximum daily dose of 20㎎. This medication may be administered concomitantly with a β-blocker or diuretic, or as monotherapy when other antihypertensive agents are unsuitable. Adjust the dose according to the patient's therapeutic response. 2. Stable angina The initial dose is 5㎎ once daily and may be increased to 10㎎ as needed. This medication may be administered concomitantly when a β-blocker does not provide an adequate response. Adjust the dose according to the patient's therapeutic response. 3. Older adults 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 plasma concentration of felodipine. Dose adjustment is not required, but administer with caution to patients with severe renal impairment (GFR<30ml/min). 5. Patients with hepatic impairment The plasma concentration of felodipine may increase in patients with hepatic impairment, and they may respond to treatment at lower doses. Therefore, administer with caution to patients with hepatic impairment; consider an initial dose of 2.5mg once daily. Do not administer to patients with severe hepatic impairment.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy in children have not been established.

This drug should not be used by pregnant women or women who may become pregnant. It should also not be administered to patients with severely impaired cardiac function or acute heart disease. Additionally, patients who have had allergic reactions to this drug or individuals with specific heart valve diseases should avoid it. Caution is also required for patients with severe liver or kidney dysfunction. Elderly patients and those with heart failure or low blood pressure should use this medication carefully as there is a risk of very low blood pressure. When starting this medication or increasing the dose, facial flushing, headaches, and palpitations may occur, but these symptoms are usually temporary. Rarely, various side effects such as chest tightness, edema, dizziness, nausea, skin rashes, muscle pain, and elevated blood sugar may occur, so if symptoms are severe, medical consultation is necessary. Stopping this medication suddenly can worsen symptoms; therefore, the dosage should be gradually reduced according to the physician's instructions, and one should not discontinue it arbitrarily. If blood pressure drops too low, dizziness may occur, so caution is needed when driving or operating hazardous machinery. This drug should preferably be taken in the morning on an empty stomach or after a light meal. Because there are many interactions with other medications, especially with certain antibiotics, antifungals, anticonvulsants, and grapefruit juice, caution is needed when taking this drug concurrently, and it must be reported to medical personnel. It is safest for pregnant or breastfeeding women not to use this drug, and if it must be used, breastfeeding should be discontinued. Safety in pediatric patients has not been established, so it should not be used in children. In case of overdose, severe hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, and altered consciousness may occur, so immediate medical attention is required. Finally, while taking this medication, one may feel dizziness or fatigue, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery.

• Facial flushing
• headache
• palpitations
• dizziness
• fatigue
• tachycardia
• sensation of suffocation
• chest tightness
• ankle swelling
• angina

This drug is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that protects it from light. Additionally, it should be stored at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This storage will maintain the effectiveness and safety of the medication.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle