Analogues
Barboval , Betaloc ZOK, Concor , Magnesium sulfate, Papaverine, Prestans , Enap , Felogexal , Felodipine sandoz .
pharmachologic effect
It has a hypotensive, selective (selective) effect on the calcium channels of vascular smooth muscles. Causes expansion of the lumen of peripheral arterioles, lowers blood pressure.
Indications for use
Arterial hypertension.
Dosage and administration
Recommended daily dose: 2 mg 1 time per day. The drug should be taken daily at the same time, preferably in the morning. If necessary, the dose can be increased to 4-6 mg per day.
The duration of treatment is determined individually.
Side effects
Headache, flushing of the face, swelling, shortness of breath and palpitations, allergic reactions, nausea, hyperplasia (growth) of the gums.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. allergic reactions in history, myocardial infarction and within a month after myocardial infarction, severe aortic stenosis, severe liver failure.
Overdose
Cases of overdose have not been recorded.