Felodipine

  • Brand Name : Plendil
  • Drug Class : Calcium Channel Blockers, Dihydropyridine
  • Medical Author : John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
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What Is Felodipine and How Does It Work?

Felodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

  • Felodipine is available under the following different brand names: Cabren, Cardioplen XL, Felendil XL, Felogen XL, Felotens XL, Keloc SR, Neofel XL, Plendil, Renedil, and Vascalpha.

What Are Dosages of Felodipine?

Dosages of Felodipine:

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Tablets, extended-release

  • 2.5 mg
  • 5 mg
  • 10 mg

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:

Hypertension

Adult:

  • Initial 2.5-5 mg orally once/day
  • Maintenance: 2.5-10 mg orally once/day; some recommend up to 20 mg/day

Geriatric:

  • Initial dose: 2.5 mg orally once/day; dosage should be adjusted according to patient response, and any increase made at intervals of at least 2 weeks
  • The maximum dosage is 10 mg orally once/day

Hypertension, Pediatric (Off-label)

  • Initial 2.5 mg orally once/day; no more than 10 mg orally once/day

Hepatic Impairment

  • Initial: 2.5 mg orally once/day

Other Indications and Uses

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