Felogard 5mg Tablet ER

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Introduction to Felogard 5mg Tablet ER

Felogard 5mg Tablet ER may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. You can take it at any time of the day with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight, and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor&rsquos advice while taking this medicine.

The most common side effects include fatigue, nausea, swelling in the feet or ankles, dizziness, flushing, and headache. Consult your doctor if any of these bother you, or do not go away.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking, especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

How Felogard 5mg Tablet ER works

Felogard 5mg Tablet ER is a calcium channel blocker. In high blood pressure, it normalizes the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels to reduce the pressure on them, thereby improving the blood flow in the body. In heart-related chest pain (angina), the enhanced blood flow in the body relaxes the heart muscles by reducing the workload on the heart. It also improves the oxygen flow in the body, thereby, preventing any heart-related chest pain.

How To Use Felogard 5mg Tablet ER

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Felogard 5mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Uses of Felogard 5mg Tablet ER

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Side Effects Of Felogard 5mg Tablet ER

Fatigue
Ankle swelling
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Headache
Nausea
Dizziness
Edema (swelling)

Safety Advice for Felogard 5mg Tablet ER

High risk
Moderate risk
Safe

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Felogard 5mg Tablet ER. Please consult your doctor.

Felogard 5mg Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Felogard 5mg Tablet ER is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Felogard 5mg Tablet ER may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Felogard 5mg Tablet ER is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Felogard 5mg Tablet ER is recommended.<BR>However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Felogard 5mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Felogard 5mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQ's on Felogard 5mg Tablet ER

How does Felogard work?

Felogard works by relaxing the blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure, improving blood supply to the heart and reducing the strain on the heart.

How long do I need to take Felogard?

You should keep on taking Felogard as long as your doctor has recommended you to take it. The doctor will suggest the duration of treatment according to the condition you are being treated for and response of the medicine. You may need to take it lifelong. Do not stop taking it, as this may lead to increased blood pressure and you may fall at risk of stroke and heart attack.

Should I take Felogard in the morning or at night?

Felogard can be taken anytime in the morning or evening, once daily. It is advised to take it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it and the levels of medicine are maintained.

What changes can I make to control my blood pressure better?

Avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Felogard. Take a low sodium and low fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.

I have developed ankle edema and swelling over my feet after using Felogard. What should I do?

Felogard can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.

Is Felogard the same as amlodipine?

Felogard and amlodipine belong to the same class of medicines called calcium channel blockers, both of these medicines are used for the treatment of hypertension and angina however they differ in the duration of action, dosage, etc.

Is Felogard safe?

Felogard is generally safe to use. However, you should take it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. It may cause some side effects that are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if the symptoms persist for long. Your doctor will suggest ways to cope up with them.

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