Felogard 10 mg Tablet ER

Felogard 10 mg Tablet ER is a prescription extended-release tablet that contains 10 mg of felodipine in each tablet. Felodipine belongs to the dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker class. It is used to help lower high blood pressure and may also be prescribed for certain heart-related conditions where blood pressure control is important. Because it is an extended-release tablet, it is designed to release medicine gradually over the day.

How it works: Felodipine relaxes and widens blood vessels, which helps blood flow more easily and lowers blood pressure. In this extended-release tablet form, the medicine is released slowly so its effect lasts longer through the day.

Felogard 10 mg Tablet ER is the higher-strength option in this brand line, alongside Felogard 2.5 mg Tablet ER and Felogard 5 mg Tablet ER. It is usually chosen for people whose blood pressure has not been controlled enough with lower strengths, or for patients whose doctor specifically wants a stronger maintenance dose. This strength is not a starter tablet for most people and should be used only after a clinician has assessed the response to felodipine.

• High blood pressure
• Maintenance blood pressure control
• Reducing strain on the heart
• Doctor-directed cardiovascular therapy

• Swallow the Felogard 10 mg Tablet ER whole with water.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet, because that can damage the extended-release effect.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep blood levels steady.
• Follow your doctor’s directions on whether to take it with or without food.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice unless your prescriber says it is okay.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Felogard 10 mg Tablet ER provides 10 mg of felodipine in one extended-release tablet. Some patients take it once daily, but the exact schedule is decided by the doctor based on blood pressure response and tolerance. The maximum daily amount depends on the prescriber’s plan, and this higher strength should not be used as a self-started dose.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Felodipine may include:

• Swelling of the ankles or feet, which can be more noticeable at the 10 mg strength
• Flushing or warmth
• Headache
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Tiredness
• Palpitations or a fast heartbeat

• This is a higher-strength felodipine tablet, so low blood pressure, dizziness, and ankle swelling may be more likely than with 2.5 mg or 5 mg strengths.
• Rise slowly from sitting or lying positions to reduce the chance of lightheadedness.
• Alcohol can worsen blood-pressure-lowering effects and dizziness.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, a very slow heartbeat, liver disease, or a history of fainting.
• Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice because they can raise felodipine levels.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Felogard 10 mg Tablet ER affects you.
• Do not stop this medicine suddenly without medical advice.

• Other blood pressure medicines, especially if they also lower blood pressure strongly
• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice
• Rifampin and similar enzyme-inducing medicines that can lower felodipine levels
• Certain antifungal and HIV medicines that can raise felodipine levels
• Nitrates or erectile dysfunction medicines that may add to blood pressure lowering

Store Felogard 10 mg Tablet ER at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture and excess heat.