DRUGS INDICATION CONTRAINDICATION ACTION SIDE EFFECTS NURSING

CONSIDERATION
GENERIC • Hypertensi • Lactation. • Moderate The most • Swallow
NAME: on, alone increase in frequent side tablets
Felodipi or with HR and effects whole; do
ne other moderate include peripheral not chew or
antihyperte decrease in edema, asthenia, crush. Avoid
nsives. peripheral dizziness, taking with
BRAND
resistance. lightheadedness, grape fruit
NAME: juice.
Plendil headache,
dyspepsia, • Do not stop
constipation, abruptly;
Tablets: cough, URTI, abrupt
1tab flushing. withdrawal
OD may
increase
frequency
and
duration of
chest pain.
• Avoid
activities
that require
mental
alertness
until effects
are realized.
• Rise slowly
from a lying
position and
dangle feet
before
standing to
minimize
postural
effect.