felodipine (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Cabren, Cardioplen XL, more...Felendil XL, Felogen XL, Felotens XL, Keloc SR, Neofel XL, Plendil, Renedil, Vascalpha

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatricGeriatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablets, extended release

  • 2.5mg
  • 5mg
  • 10mg

Hypertension

Initial 2.5-5 mg PO qD

Maint: 2.5-10 mg PO qD; some recommend up to 20 mg/day

Hepatic Impairment

Initial: 2.5 mg PO qD

Other Indications & Uses

Off-label: congestive heart failure, angina

Good choice in hyperlipidemia patients

Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablets, extended release

  • 2.5mg
  • 5mg
  • 10mg

Hypertension (Off-label)

Initial 2.5 mg PO qD; no more than 10 mg PO qD

Other Indications & Uses

Safety & efficacy not established

Initial dose: 2.5 mg PO qD; dosage should be adjusted according to patient response, and any increase made at intervals of at least 2 weeks.

Maximum dosage is 10 mg PO once daily.

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            • dantrolene

              dantrolene, felodipine. Either increases toxicity of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Rare incidence of cardiovascular collapse and marked hyperkalemia observed when coadministered; may be higher risk with nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers.

            • itraconazole

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of itraconazole by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Contraindicated.

              itraconazole will increase the level or effect of felodipine by Other (see comment). Contraindicated. CCBs elicit negative inotropic effects which may be additive to those of itraconazole; additionally, itraconazole can inhibit the metabolism of calcium channel blockers. Coadministration is contraindicated during and 2 weeks after itraconazole treatment.

            Serious - Use Alternative (27)

            • apalutamide

              apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, with drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered. Adjust dose according to prescribing information if needed.

            • carbamazepine

              carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • cholic acid

              felodipine increases toxicity of cholic acid by decreasing elimination. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of inhibitors of the bile salt efflux pump (BSEP). May exacerbate accumulation of conjugated bile salts in the liver and result in clinical symptoms. If concomitant use is necessary, monitor serum transaminases and bilirubin.

            • cimetidine

              cimetidine will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • enzalutamide

              enzalutamide will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin base

              erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin ethylsuccinate

              erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin lactobionate

              erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin stearate

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • etrasimod

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of etrasimod by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased exposure of etrasimod expected in patients who are CYP2C9 poor metabolizers if coadministered with moderate to strong CYP2C8 inhibitors.

            • everolimus

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of everolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Contraindicated.

            • fedratinib

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of fedratinib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fedratinib (a CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 substrate) with dual CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 inhibitor. Effect of coadministration of a dual CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 inhibitor with fedratinib has not been studied.

            • fexinidazole

              fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fexinidazole inhibits CYP3A4. Coadministration may increase risk for adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.

            • idelalisib

              idelalisib will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Idelalisib is a strong CYP3A inhibitor; avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates

            • ivosidenib

              ivosidenib will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration is unavoidable, monitor patients for loss of therapeutic effect of these drugs.

            • ketoconazole

              ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • levoketoconazole

              levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lofexidine

              lofexidine, felodipine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with other drugs that decrease pulse or blood pressure to mitigate risk of excessive bradycardia and hypotension.

            • mifepristone

              mifepristone will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • nefazodone

              nefazodone will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • rifabutin

              rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • rifampin

              rifampin will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • St John's Wort

              St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • topotecan

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of topotecan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Product labeling for PO topotecan recommends avoiding concomitant use of P-gp inhibitors; the interaction with IV topotecan may be less severe but is still likely of clinical significance

            • tucatinib

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of tucatinib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of tucatinib (a CYP2C8 substrate) with a strong or moderate CYP2C8 inhibitors increases tucatinib plasma concentrations and risk of toxicities.

              tucatinib will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of tucatinib with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If unavoidable, reduce CYP3A substrate dose according to product labeling.

            • venetoclax

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of venetoclax by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If a P-gp inhibitor must be used, reduce the venetoclax dose by at least 50%. Monitor more closely for signs of venetoclax toxicities.

            • voxelotor

              voxelotor will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor increases systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. Consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate(s) if unable to avoid.

            Monitor Closely (195)

            • acebutolol

              acebutolol and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • aldesleukin

              aldesleukin increases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

            • alfuzosin

              alfuzosin and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amifostine

              amifostine, felodipine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with blood pressure lowering agents may increase the risk and severity of hypotension associated with amifostine. When amifostine is used at chemotherapeutic doses, withhold blood pressure lowering medications for 24 hr prior to amifostine; if blood pressure lowering medication cannot be withheld, do not administer amifostine.

            • amikacin

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of amikacin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amitriptyline

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amlodipine

              amlodipine and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amobarbital

              amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • aprepitant

              aprepitant will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • armodafinil

              armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • artemether/lumefantrine

              artemether/lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • asenapine

              asenapine and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • atazanavir

              atazanavir will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • atenolol

              atenolol and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • atogepant

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of atogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • avanafil

              avanafil increases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

            • avapritinib

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of avapritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • axitinib

              felodipine increases levels of axitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • belzutifan

              belzutifan will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If unable to avoid coadministration of belzutifan with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates, consider increasing the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate dose in accordance with its prescribing information.

            • betaxolol

              betaxolol and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • bisoprolol

              bisoprolol and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • bosentan

              bosentan will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bretylium

              felodipine, bretylium. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Each drug may cause hypotension.

            • budesonide

              budesonide will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of budesonide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • butabarbital

              butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • butalbital

              butalbital will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • calcium acetate

              calcium acetate decreases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • calcium carbonate

              calcium carbonate decreases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • calcium chloride

              calcium chloride decreases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • calcium citrate

              calcium citrate decreases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • calcium gluconate

              calcium gluconate decreases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • carbamazepine

              felodipine increases levels of carbamazepine by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • carbidopa

              carbidopa increases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Therapy with carbidopa, given with or without levodopa or carbidopa-levodopa combination products, is started, dosage adjustment of the antihypertensive drug may be required.

            • carvedilol

              carvedilol and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • celiprolol

              celiprolol and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • cenobamate

              cenobamate will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase dose of CYP3A4 substrate, as needed, when coadministered with cenobamate.

            • ceritinib

              ceritinib will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clarithromycin

              clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effect of calcium channel blockers may lead to hypotension, edema, decreased HR, and acute kidney injury due to reduced renal blood flow

            • clevidipine

              clevidipine and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clopidogrel

              felodipine decreases effects of clopidogrel by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Cytochrome P450 2C19 inhibitors decrease the conversion of clopidogrel to its active form.

            • cobicistat

              cobicistat will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • conivaptan

              conivaptan will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • conjugated estrogens

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of conjugated estrogens by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • conjugated estrogens, vaginal

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of conjugated estrogens, vaginal by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cortisone

              cortisone will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of cortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • crizotinib

              crizotinib increases levels of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dose reduction may be needed for coadministered drugs that are predominantly metabolized by CYP3A.

            • crofelemer

              crofelemer increases levels of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Crofelemer has the potential to inhibit CYP3A4 at concentrations expected in the gut; unlikely to inhibit systemically because minimally absorbed.

            • cyclosporine

              cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of cyclosporine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dabrafenib

              dabrafenib will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • daprodustat

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of daprodustat by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Moderate CYP2C8 inhibitors increase daprodustat exposure. If coadministered with moderate CYP2C8 inhibitors, reduce daprodustat starting dose by half (except if starting dose is already 1 mg). Monitor hemoglobin and adjust daprodustat dose when initiating or stopping therapy with moderate CYP2C8 inhibitors during treatment

            • darifenacin

              darifenacin will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • darunavir

              darunavir will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dasatinib

              dasatinib will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • deferasirox

              deferasirox will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • deflazacort

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dexamethasone

              dexamethasone will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of dexamethasone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • DHEA, herbal

              DHEA, herbal will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • digoxin

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of digoxin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diltiazem

              diltiazem will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              diltiazem and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • docetaxel

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of docetaxel by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • doxazosin

              doxazosin and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dronedarone

              dronedarone will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • duvelisib

              duvelisib will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with duvelisib increases AUC of a sensitive CYP3A4 substrate which may increase the risk of toxicities of these drugs. Consider reducing the dose of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate and monitor for signs of toxicities of the coadministered sensitive CYP3A substrate.

            • efavirenz

              efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • elagolix

              elagolix decreases levels of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor CYP3A substrates if coadministered. Consider increasing CYP3A substrate dose if needed.

            • elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

              elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP3A4 inhibitor; contraindicated with CYP3A4 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.

            • encorafenib

              encorafenib, felodipine. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Encorafenib both inhibits and induces CYP3A4 at clinically relevant plasma concentrations. Coadministration of encorafenib with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may result in increased toxicity or decreased efficacy of these agents.

            • erlotinib

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of erlotinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • eslicarbazepine acetate

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • esmolol

              esmolol and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • estradiol

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of estradiol by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • estrogens conjugated synthetic

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of estrogens conjugated synthetic by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • estropipate

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of estropipate by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ethotoin

              ethotoin decreases levels of felodipine by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • etrasimod

              etrasimod, felodipine. pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Transient decrease in heart rate and AV conduction delays may occur when initiating etrasimod. Concomitant use of etrasimod in patients receiving stable beta-blocker treatment did not result in additive effects on heart rate reduction. However, risk of additive heart rate reduction following initiation of beta-blocker therapy with stable etrasimod treatment or concomitant use with other drugs that may decrease heart rate is unknown. .

            • etravirine

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of etravirine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              etravirine will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • finerenone

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of finerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor serum potassium during initiation and dosage adjustment of either finererone or weak CYP3A4 inhibitors. Adjust finererone dosage as needed.

            • flibanserin

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of flibanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased flibanserin adverse effects may occur if coadministered with multiple weak CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • fluconazole

              fluconazole will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fludrocortisone

              fludrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of fludrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fluvoxamine

              fluvoxamine will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fosamprenavir

              fosamprenavir will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fosaprepitant

              fosaprepitant will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fosphenytoin

              fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              fosphenytoin decreases levels of felodipine by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • gentamicin

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of gentamicin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • grapefruit

              grapefruit will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • griseofulvin

              griseofulvin will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • hydrocortisone

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • iloperidone

              iloperidone increases levels of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Iloperidone is a time-dependent CYP3A inhibitor and may lead to increased plasma levels of drugs predominantly eliminated by CYP3A4.

            • imatinib

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of imatinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • imipramine

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • indinavir

              indinavir will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of indinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • isavuconazonium sulfate

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of isavuconazonium sulfate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • isoniazid

              isoniazid will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • isradipine

              felodipine and isradipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • istradefylline

              istradefylline will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2E1 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.

              istradefylline will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.

            • ivermectin

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of ivermectin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • labetalol

              labetalol and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • lapatinib

              lapatinib will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of lapatinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • larotrectinib

              larotrectinib will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lemborexant

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of lemborexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Lower nightly dose of lemborexant recommended if coadministered with weak CYP3A4 inhibitors. See drug monograph for specific dosage modification.

            • lenacapavir

              lenacapavir will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lencapavir (a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor) may increase CYP3A4 substrates initiated within 9 months after last SC dose of lenacapavir, which may increase potential risk of adverse reactions of CYP3A4 substrates.

            • letermovir

              letermovir increases levels of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • levodopa

              levodopa increases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider decreasing dosage of antihypertensive agent.

            • lomitapide

              felodipine increases levels of lomitapide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lomitapide dose should not exceed 30 mg/day.

            • loperamide

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of loperamide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lopinavir

              lopinavir will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lorlatinib

              lorlatinib will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lumefantrine

              lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lurasidone

              lurasidone increases effects of felodipine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased risk of hypotension with concurrent use. Monitor blood pressure and adjust dose of antihypertensive agent as needed.

            • magnesium supplement

              magnesium supplement, felodipine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Calcium channel blockers may increase toxic effects of magnesium; magnesium may increase hypotensive effects of calcium channel blockers.

            • maraviroc

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of maraviroc by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • marijuana

              marijuana will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mefloquine

              mefloquine increases levels of felodipine by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of arrhythmia.

            • melatonin

              melatonin decreases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Melatonin may diminish the antihypertensive effect of dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers vMelatonin may diminish the antihypertensive effect of dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers .

            • mestranol

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of mestranol by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • metformin

              felodipine decreases effects of metformin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Patient should be closely observed for loss of blood glucose control; when drugs are withdrawn from a patient receiving metformin, patient should be observed closely for hypoglycemia.

            • methylphenidate

              methylphenidate will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Methylphenidate may diminish antihypertensive effects. Monitor BP.

            • methylprednisolone

              methylprednisolone will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of methylprednisolone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • metoprolol

              metoprolol and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • metronidazole

              metronidazole will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • miconazole vaginal

              miconazole vaginal will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • midazolam intranasal

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of midazolam intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of mild CYP3A4 inhibitors with midazolam intranasal may cause higher midazolam systemic exposure, which may prolong sedation.

            • mitotane

              mitotane decreases levels of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Mitotane is a strong inducer of cytochrome P-4503A4; monitor when coadministered with CYP3A4 substrates for possible dosage adjustments.

            • moxisylyte

              moxisylyte and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nadolol

              nadolol and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • nebivolol

              nebivolol and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • nelfinavir

              nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of nelfinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • neomycin PO

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of neomycin PO by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nevirapine

              nevirapine will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nicardipine

              felodipine and nicardipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nifedipine

              nifedipine will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              felodipine and nifedipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nilotinib

              nilotinib will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of nilotinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nirmatrelvir

              nirmatrelvir will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. May consider temporary felodipine dose reduction.

            • nirmatrelvir/ritonavir

              nirmatrelvir/ritonavir will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing felodipine dose by 50% during coadministration and for 3 more days after the last nirmatrelvir/ritonavir dose.

            • nisoldipine

              felodipine and nisoldipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nitroglycerin rectal

              nitroglycerin rectal, felodipine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Marked orthostatic hypotension has been reported when calcium channel blockers and organic nitrates were used concomitantly. Observe for possible additive hypotensive effects during concomitant use. .

            • nitroglycerin sublingual

              felodipine, nitroglycerin sublingual. Either increases toxicity of the other by additive vasodilation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Marked orthostatic hypotension reported with concomitant use.

            • nitroprusside sodium

              felodipine increases effects of nitroprusside sodium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC)

              ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC) will increase the level or effect of felodipine by altering metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. May decrease calcium channel blocker dose if necessary

            • oxcarbazepine

              oxcarbazepine will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • paclitaxel

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Paclitaxel levels/toxicity may increase when coadministered with CYP2C8 inhibitors

            • paclitaxel protein bound

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel protein bound by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel protein bound by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Paclitaxel levels/toxicity may increase when coadministered with CYP2C8 inhibitors

            • paliperidone

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of paliperidone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • paromomycin

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of paromomycin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • penbutolol

              penbutolol and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • pentobarbital

              pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenobarbital

              phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenoxybenzamine

              phenoxybenzamine and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phentolamine

              phentolamine and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenytoin

              phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. When possible, avoid coadministration of these drugs and consider alternative therapy. When an alternative therapy is not possible, patients should be monitored for the desired cardiovascular effects such as heart rate, chest pain, or blood pressure.

              phenytoin decreases levels of felodipine by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pindolol

              pindolol and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • posaconazole

              posaconazole will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of posaconazole by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • prazosin

              prazosin and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • prednisolone

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of prednisolone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • prednisone

              prednisone will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of prednisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • primidone

              primidone will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • propranolol

              propranolol and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • quinupristin/dalfopristin

              quinupristin/dalfopristin will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ribociclib

              ribociclib will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rifapentine

              rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • risperidone

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of risperidone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ritonavir

              ritonavir will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of ritonavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rivaroxaban

              felodipine increases levels of rivaroxaban by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Patients with renal impairment receiving rivaroxaban with drugs that are combined P-gp and weak or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors may have significant increases in exposure compared with patients with normal renal function and no inhibitor use, since both pathways of rivaroxaban elimination are affected. Since these increases may increase bleeding risk, use rivaroxaban in this situation only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk.

            • rucaparib

              rucaparib will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP3A4 substrates, if clinically indicated.

            • rufinamide

              rufinamide will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • saquinavir

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              saquinavir increases levels of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity. .

            • secobarbital

              secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • selexipag

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of selexipag by decreasing metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce selexipag dose to once daily if coadministered with moderate CYP2C8 inhibitors.

            • silodosin

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of silodosin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              silodosin and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sirolimus

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of sirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sotalol

              sotalol and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • stiripentol

              stiripentol, felodipine. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP3A4 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP3A4 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP3A4 substrates may require dosage adjustment.

            • streptomycin

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of streptomycin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tacrolimus

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of tacrolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tadalafil

              tadalafil increases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

            • tazemetostat

              tazemetostat will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of tazemetostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tecovirimat

              tecovirimat will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor sensitive CYP3A4 substrates for effectiveness if coadministered.

            • temsirolimus

              felodipine increases toxicity of temsirolimus by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Combination of mTOR inhibitors with calcium channel blockers increases risk of angioedema.

            • terazosin

              terazosin and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • timolol

              timolol and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • tinidazole

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of tinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tipranavir

              tipranavir, felodipine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Felodipine levels may incr or decr, due to contradictory effects of tipranavir on hepatic CYP3A4 and P glycoprotein.

              tipranavir will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tobramycin

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of tobramycin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tolvaptan

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of tolvaptan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • topiramate

              topiramate will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trimagnesium citrate anhydrous

              trimagnesium citrate anhydrous, felodipine. Either increases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Possible additive effect of magnesium and calcium channel blockers on reduction of ionic calcium may increase risk of hypotension or muscle weakness.

            • verapamil

              verapamil will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              felodipine and verapamil both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • vinblastine

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of vinblastine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • vincristine

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of vincristine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • vincristine liposomal

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of vincristine liposomal by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • voriconazole

              voriconazole will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              voriconazole increases levels of felodipine by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • xipamide

              xipamide increases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • zafirlukast

              zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

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            • acetazolamide

              acetazolamide will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • agrimony

              agrimony increases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • alvimopan

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of alvimopan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • amitriptyline

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • anastrozole

              anastrozole will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • armodafinil

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of armodafinil by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • atracurium

              felodipine increases effects of atracurium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Ca Channel Blockers interfere w/Ach release from prejunctional axon.

            • brimonidine

              brimonidine increases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cimetidine

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of cimetidine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cisatracurium

              felodipine increases effects of cisatracurium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Ca Channel Blockers interfere w/Ach release from prejunctional axon.

            • cornsilk

              cornsilk increases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cyclophosphamide

              cyclophosphamide will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • escitalopram

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of escitalopram by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ethanol

              ethanol increases levels of felodipine by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • fexofenadine

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of fexofenadine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • fo-ti

              fo-ti increases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • forskolin

              forskolin increases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • lithium

              felodipine increases toxicity of lithium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of neurotoxicity.

            • loratadine

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of loratadine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • maitake

              maitake increases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • metipranolol ophthalmic

              metipranolol ophthalmic increases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • octacosanol

              octacosanol increases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • onabotulinumtoxinA

              felodipine increases effects of onabotulinumtoxinA by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Ca Channel Blockers interfere w/Ach release from prejunctional axon.

            • pancuronium

              felodipine increases effects of pancuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Ca Channel Blockers interfere w/Ach release from prejunctional axon.

            • porfimer

              felodipine decreases levels of porfimer by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • rapacuronium

              felodipine increases effects of rapacuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Ca Channel Blockers interfere w/Ach release from prejunctional axon.

            • reishi

              reishi increases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • rocuronium

              felodipine increases effects of rocuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Ca Channel Blockers interfere w/Ach release from prejunctional axon.

            • ruxolitinib

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ruxolitinib topical

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib topical by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • shepherd's purse

              shepherd's purse, felodipine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Theoretically, shepherd's purse may interfere with BP control.

            • succinylcholine

              felodipine increases effects of succinylcholine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Ca Channel Blockers interfere w/Ach release from prejunctional axon.

            • tizanidine

              tizanidine increases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypotension.

            • treprostinil

              treprostinil increases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • vecuronium

              felodipine increases effects of vecuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Ca Channel Blockers interfere w/Ach release from prejunctional axon.

            • verteporfin

              felodipine increases levels of verteporfin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • voriconazole

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of voriconazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

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            Adverse Effects

            >10%

            Headache (11-15%)

            1-10%

            Peripheral edema (2-17%)

            Flushing (4-7%)

            Dizziness (1.1-3.4%)

            Tachycardia (0.4-2.5%)

            Frequency Not Defined

            Gingival hyperplasia

            Rash

            Upper respiratory infection

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            Warnings

            Contraindications

            Hypersensitivity

            Cautions

            Avoid taking with grapefruit juice

            Sustained-release product

            May occasionally precipitate significant hypotension and, rarely, syncope; may lead to reflex tachycardia which in susceptible individuals may precipitate angina pectoris

            Avoid use in patients with heart failure; lack of benefit or worse outcomes reported with calcium channel blockers in this patient group

            Patients with impaired liver function may have elevated plasma concentrations of felodipine and may respond to lower doses; therefore, a lower starting dose recommended; patients should have their blood pressure monitored closely during dosage adjustment

            Peripheral edema, generally mild and not associated with generalized fluid retention, is most common adverse effect; incidence is both dose and age-dependent; adverse effect generally occurs within 2–3 weeks of initiation of treatment

            Reflex tachycardia may occur resulting in angina and/or MI in patients with obstructive myocardial infarction in patients with obstructive coronary disease in absence of concurrent beta-blockade

            Use caution in aortic stenosis; may reduce coronary perfusion resulting in ischemia

            Use caution in patients with outflow tract obstruction and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; reduction in afterload may worsen symptoms of this condition

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            Pregnancy & Lactation

            Pregnancy Category: C

            Lactation: excretion in milk unknown/not recommended

            Pregnancy Categories

            A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA: Information not available.

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            Pharmacology

            Half-Life: 10-16 hr

            Onset: 2-5 hr

            Duration: 24 hr

            Peak Plasma Time: 2-5 hr

            Tx range: 4-6 nmol/L

            Toxic range: >30 nmol/L

            Excretion

            Urine: 37%

            Feces: 10%

            Other Information

            Bioavailability: 20%

            Protein Bound: 99%

            Vd: 10 L/kg

            Metabolism: hepatic P450 enzyme CYP3A4

            Metabolites: pyridine analog (inactive)

            Clearance: 823 mL/min

            Dialyzable: HD: no

            Mechanism of Action

            Ca channel blocker: inhibits transmembrane influx of extracellular Ca ions across myocardial & vascular smooth muscle cell membranes, without changing serum calcium concentrations, resulting in inhibition of cardiac & vascular smooth muscle contraction, thereby dilating main coronary & systemic arteries

            Produces vasodilation and decreases peripheral resistance

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            Patient Education
            felodipine oral

            FELODIPINE EXTENDED-RELEASE - ORAL

            (fell-OH-dih-peen)

            COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Plendil

            USES: Felodipine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Felodipine is known as a calcium channel blocker. By blocking calcium, this medication relaxes and widens blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

            HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth on an empty stomach as directed by your doctor, usually once a day. If stomach upset occurs, felodipine may be taken with a light meal. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.Swallow the tablets whole. Do not crush or chew the tablets. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects.Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same time each day as directed. Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.This drug is not effective if you use it only when chest pain occurs. It is very important to take this medication regularly as prescribed to help prevent chest pain.Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication unless your doctor or pharmacist says you may do so safely. Grapefruit can increase the chance of side effects with this medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

            SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, flushing, or stomach upset may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Although unlikely, felodipine may cause mild swelling of the gums. Massage your gums and brush and floss your teeth regularly to minimize this problem. See your dentist regularly.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: swelling of the hands/ankles/feet (edema), fast/irregular heartbeat, fainting.Although this medication is effective in preventing chest pain (angina), some people who already have severe heart disease may rarely develop worsening chest pain or a heart attack after starting this medication or increasing the dose. Get medical help right away if you experience: worsening chest pain, symptoms of a heart attack (such as chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating).A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

            PRECAUTIONS: Before taking felodipine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heart disease (such as heart failure), liver disease, swelling of the arms and legs (edema).Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially dizziness.During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

            DRUG INTERACTIONS: See also How to Use section.Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Other medications can affect the removal of felodipine from your body, which may affect how felodipine works. Examples include azole antifungals (such as itraconazole, ketoconazole), macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin), among others.Some products have ingredients that could raise your blood pressure. Tell your pharmacist what products you are using, and ask how to use them safely (especially cough-and-cold products, diet aids, or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen/naproxen).

            OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe dizziness, slow heartbeat, severe weakness.

            NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Lifestyle changes such as stress reduction programs, exercise, and dietary changes may increase the effectiveness of this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about lifestyle changes that might benefit you.Have your blood pressure checked regularly while taking this medication. It may be best to learn how to monitor your own blood pressure. Discuss with your doctor and inform him/her of your blood pressure readings.

            MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Use your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

            STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

            MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information about enrolling in MedicAlert, call 1-888-633-4298 (US) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

            Information last revised May 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.

            IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

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