Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High BP. Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Failure, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Plendil rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Plendil should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Plendil is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Plendil may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Plendil rarely affect the heart.
Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet
Some foods when eaten with Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet
Information about the interaction of Plendil 2.5 Mg Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Plendil (felodipine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 549
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 549-551