Samik Felodipine Tablets

Adult dose

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

The safety and efficacy in children have not been established.

This medication should not be used by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. It should also not be administered to patients with severely impaired cardiac function or those with acute myocardial infarction and unstable angina. Patients with severe liver or kidney dysfunction, as well as those with specific heart valve diseases, should also avoid this medication. Individuals with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should not take this medication. Caution should be exercised when administering this medication to the elderly or those with heart failure and hypotension, as well as to individuals with weak liver or kidney function. When starting this medication or increasing the dose, symptoms such as facial flushing, headache, palpitations, dizziness, and fatigue may occur. These symptoms are typically temporary and can vary based on dosage. While taking this medication, unexpected reactions such as heart-related symptoms, gastrointestinal issues, skin rashes, myalgia, high blood sugar, etc., may arise, and if any abnormal symptoms occur, consult a physician immediately. Sudden discontinuation of this medication may worsen symptoms; therefore, it is essential to gradually reduce the dosage following a physician's instructions. Also, if blood pressure drops too low or dizziness occurs, this medication should be discontinued, and appropriate treatment should be administered. It is advisable to take this medication in the morning on an empty stomach or after a light meal. Caution should be exercised when driving or operating hazardous machinery, as symptoms of dizziness may occur. There are several drug interactions; therefore, especially avoid taking this medication with specific antibiotics, antifungals, anticonvulsants, or grapefruit juice. Always inform your physician or pharmacist about any other medications you are currently taking before starting this medication. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid this medication or take it after consulting a physician, and its safety has not been established for children, so it is advised against use in this population. In case of overdose, severe cardiovascular symptoms and toxicity can occur, requiring immediate emergency care, and gastric lavage or detoxification treatment may be necessary.

Facial flushing, headache, palpitations, dizziness, fatigue, tachycardia, feeling of suffocation, chest tightness, ankle swelling, hypotension accompanied by tachycardia causing angina, extrasystole, heaviness of the head, vertigo, stumbling, lethargy, drowsiness, anxiety, sensory disturbances, syncope, nausea, constipation, discomfort in the upper abdomen, heartburn, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, diarrhea, thirst, vomiting, gingival hypertrophy symptoms, gingivitis, elevated AST, elevated ALT, elevated ALP, elevated LDH, elevated BUN, elevated creatinine, anemia, rash, itching, exfoliative dermatitis, skin erythema, urticaria, photosensitivity reaction, angioedema with swelling of the lips or tongue, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, myalgia, arthralgia, hyperglycemia, weight gain, peripheral edema, leg cramps, shoulder stiffness, weakness, hand tremors, cough, sore throat, sweating, tears, conjunctival hyperemia, paresthesia, elevated CPK, elevated total cholesterol, elevated triglycerides, decreased serum potassium, gynecomastia, erectile dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, frequency of urination, vascular edema, fever, confusion, sleep disturbances, bradycardia, heart block, atrioventricular dissociation, ventricular extrasystole, ineffective contractions, impaired consciousness, coma, convulsions, dyspnea, pulmonary edema, apnea, adult respiratory distress syndrome, acidosis, hypocalcemia, hypothermia, nausea

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a tightly sealed container that blocks light. The storage temperature should be kept between 1 degrees and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Storing it this way helps maintain the drug's efficacy.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle