Felogard 5mg Tablet ER is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent angina (heart-related chest pain). It belongs to a class of medicines known as a calcium channel blocker which helps to lower blood pressure and reduce the workload of the heart. This helps prevent heart attacks and strokes. 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’s 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.

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

If you miss a dose of Felogard 5mg Tablet ER, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class::Dihydropyridinecarboxylic acids derivatives|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::CARDIAC|Action Class::Calcium channel blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP)

• Q. Q. Is Felogard 5mg Tablet ER the same as amlodipine??
  Ans: Felogard 5mg Tablet ER 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.
• Q. Q. How does Felogard 5mg Tablet ER work??
  Ans: Felogard 5mg Tablet ER works by relaxing the blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure, improving blood supply to the heart and reducing the strain on the heart.
• Q. Q. Is Felogard 5mg Tablet ER safe??
  Ans: Felogard 5mg Tablet ER 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.
• Q. Q. Should I take Felogard 5mg Tablet ER in the morning or at night??
  Ans: Felogard 5mg Tablet ER 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.
• Q. Q. How long do I need to take Felogard 5mg Tablet ER??
  Ans: You should keep on taking Felogard 5mg Tablet ER 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.
• Q. Q. What changes can I make to control my blood pressure better??
  Ans: Avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Felogard 5mg Tablet ER. Take a low sodium and low fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.
• Q. Q. I have developed ankle edema and swelling over my feet after using Felogard 5mg Tablet ER. What should I do??
  Ans: Felogard 5mg Tablet ER can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.

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