Aiprogen Felodipine Tablet (Felodipine)

Adult dose

When taking this medicine, swallow it whole with water; do not split, chew, or crush it. 1. Hypertension The initial dose of felodipine is 5㎎ orally once daily, and the maintenance dose is 5-10㎎ once daily in the morning. Do not exceed 20㎎ per day. 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㎎ if necessary. This medicine may be administered in combination when an adequate effect is not achieved with a β-blocker. Adjust the dose according to the patient's response to treatment. 3. Older adults Administer with caution while monitoring the patient's condition, including consideration of 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, including consideration of an initial dose of 2.5㎎ once daily; do not administer to patients with severe hepatic impairment.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established in children.

This medication should not be used in women who are pregnant or could become pregnant. It should also not be administered to patients with severe heart dysfunction, acute myocardial infarction, or unstable angina. Additionally, patients who have allergic reactions to this medication or have certain genetic lactose intolerance disorders should not use it. Caution is advised in the elderly or patients with impaired liver or kidney function as there is a risk of excessively low blood pressure. When starting this medication or increasing the dose, symptoms like facial flushing, headache, or palpitations may occur temporarily. Dizziness may occur due to blood pressure reduction, so avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. This medication may interact with some other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist. Extra caution is needed during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and it is best to avoid its use if possible. Safety in pediatric patients has not been established, so it should not be used in children. In case of overdose, symptoms like hypotension, heart rhythm disorders, or altered consciousness may occur, and immediate medical treatment is required. Discontinuation of this medication should be done gradually as sudden cessation may worsen symptoms, following the doctor's directions. It is recommended to take this medication in the morning either on an empty stomach or after a light meal. Lastly, dizziness or fatigue may occur during treatment, so be cautious while driving or operating machinery.

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

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container that does not allow light in. It is also appropriate to store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30, 100 tablets/bottle