What is a Generic Drug?
A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
Plendil (Felodipine) ER
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Description
Plendil is available by prescription only to treat high blood pressure.
Plendil comes in 2.5 mg, 5 mg, or 10 mg extended-release tablets for oral use.
Directions
Take Plendil exactly as your doctor has instructed. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
The recommended starting dose of Plendil is 5 mg by mouth one time a day, without food or with a light meal. Do not crush or chew the tablet; swallow it whole.
The doctor may increase the dose based on response to the medication.
Ingredients
Felodipine, a calcium channel blocker, is the active ingredient contained in Plendil.
The 2.5 mg tablets contain the following inactive ingredients: hydroxypropyl cellulose, lactose, FD&C Blue 2, sodium stearyl fumarate, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide, and other ingredients.
The 5 mg and 10 mg tablets contain the following inactive ingredients: cellulose, red and yellow oxide, lactose, polyethylene glycol, sodium stearyl fumarate, titanium dioxide, and other ingredients.
Contraindications
Patients who are allergic to felodipine or to any of the other ingredients contained in Plendil should avoid the medication.
Cautions
- Before you begin treatment with Plendil, tell your doctor about:
- All the prescription and nonprescription medications you take
- Your allergies
- Your past medical history and current health problems
- Your pregnancy or breastfeeding status
- Plendil can cause low blood pressure. Patients are recommended to monitor their blood pressure regularly.
- Caution should be used in patients with heart failure, especially if they are also taking a beta-blocker.
- Patients with liver problems may respond to a lower dose of Plendil, as blood levels of the drug may be more elevated. Blood pressure should be closely monitored.
- Peripheral swelling can occur with the use of Plendil.
Side Effects
Common Plendil side effects include peripheral swelling and headache; however, other side effects can occur. Contact your doctor right away if you develop side effects that bother you or won’t go away,
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Reference:
Plendil. Wilmington, DE: AstraZeneca; 2012.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 1725
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