Plendil
Indicated to address vascular resistance to manage elevated blood pressure and support arterial tissue relaxation.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Felodipine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5mg · 5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Plendil, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Plendil vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Plendil details
- Condition
- Hypertension
- Alternative names
- felodipine
- Therapeutic class
- Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
- Pharmacological class
- Calcium Channel Blocker
- Known off-label uses
- raynaud's phenomenon
- Contraindications
- severe hypotension; sick sinus syndrome; uncompensated heart failure
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; flushing
- Moderate side effects
- peripheral oedema; palpitations; fatigue
- Serious side effects
- severe myocardial ischaemia exacerbation, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 2–5 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Erythromycin; Grapefruit
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Patient summary
indicated to address vascular resistance to manage elevated blood pressure and support arterial tissue relaxation.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits calcium ion entry across cell membranes in arterial smooth muscle, inducing vasodilation to lower blood pressure.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Safety has not been systematically studied in pregnant women. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Plendil is the originator brand name, made by AstraZeneca. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with AstraZeneca.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Felodipine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.