Halopin Tablet (Felodipine)

Adult dose

Swallow this medicine whole with water. Do not divide, chew, or crush it. 1. Hypertension Administer felodipine orally once daily in the morning at an initial dose of 5㎎ and a maintenance dose of 5-10㎎. Do not exceed 20㎎ daily. This medicine may be administered in combination with a β-blocker or diuretic, and may be administered as monotherapy when other antihypertensive agents are unsuitable. 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 when a β-blocker does not provide an adequate response. 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 required, 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 lower doses. Therefore, administer with caution to patients with hepatic impairment, considering an initial dose of 2.5mg once daily; this medicine must not be administered to patients with severe hepatic impairment.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established.

This medication should not be used by women who are pregnant or might become pregnant. It should not be administered to patients with severely reduced cardiac function or those experiencing cardiogenic shock, as it may worsen their symptoms. Patients who have had an allergic reaction to this medication or who have certain heart valve diseases should also avoid usage. Caution should be exercised when used in patients with severe liver or kidney impairment, acute myocardial infarction, or unstable angina. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic diseases should not take it. Elderly patients or those with low blood pressure may require dose adjustments and monitoring, as this medication can cause blood pressure to drop too low. When starting this medication or increasing the dosage, side effects like facial flushing, headache, dizziness, and palpitations may occur. If irregular heartbeat, swelling, skin rash, or dyspepsia occurs, consult medical staff immediately. As a calcium channel blocker, abrupt cessation may worsen symptoms; thus, it should be gradually reduced according to a doctor's instructions. If blood pressure drops too low or dizziness becomes severe, the medication should be reduced or stopped, and appropriate treatment should be sought. During treatment, care should be taken when driving or operating machinery, and it is recommended to take it on an empty stomach or after a light meal in the morning. Since this medication is metabolized in the liver, interactions may occur with certain other medications, so be sure to inform your doctor about any concomitant medications. It is advisable to avoid taking grapefruit juice with this medication, as it may increase drug concentration. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised to avoid this medication, and if unavoidable, breastfeeding should be ceased. Its safety in children has not been established, so it is recommended not to use it in this population. In the case of overdose, serious symptoms such as low blood pressure, cardiac issues, and changes in consciousness may occur, requiring immediate emergency treatment.

Facial flushing, headache, palpitations, dizziness, fatigue, tachycardia, sensation of shortness of breath, chest tightness, ankle edema, hypotension accompanied by tachycardia causing angina, extrasystole, heaviness in the head, feeling dizzy, staggering, lethargy, drowsiness, anxiety, sensory disturbances, syncope due to hypotension, nausea, constipation, discomfort in the stomach, heartburn, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, diarrhea, thirst, vomiting, gingival hyperplasia, gingivitis, elevated AST, elevated ALT, elevated ALP, elevated LDH, elevated BUN, elevated creatinine, anemia, rash, itching, exfoliative dermatitis, skin erythema, urticaria, photosensitive reaction, angioedema of the lips or tongue, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, myalgia, arthralgia, hyperglycemia, weight gain, peripheral edema, leg cramps, shoulder stiffness, weakness, hand tremor, cough, throat irritation, sweating, tearing, conjunctival injection, paresthesia, elevated CPK, elevated total cholesterol, elevated triglycerides, decreased serum potassium, gynecomastia, erectile dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, frequent urination, angioedema, fever, confusion, sleep disturbances, hypothermia, nausea, vomiting, bradycardia, atrioventricular block, atrioventricular dissociation, ventricular extrasystoles, ineffective contractions, altered consciousness, coma, seizures, dyspnea, pulmonary edema, apnea, adult respiratory distress syndrome, acidosis, hypocalcemia

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, it is best to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Light pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle