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Plendil is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Plendil has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Plendil. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Plendil as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Plendil go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Plendil's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Plendil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Plendil is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Plendil contraindications section.
Besides this, Plendil may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Plendil is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Plendil 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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Is the use of Plendil 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 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 on the Kidneys?
Plendil is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Plendil 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 on the Heart?
Side effects of Plendil rarely affect the heart.
Plendil 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 unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Plendil habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Plendil.
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 can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Plendil only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Plendil for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Plendil
Some foods when eaten with Plendil can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Plendil
Information about the interaction of Plendil 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