Plendil (10 mg) [Felodipine]

Drug brand Plendil (10 mg) is being manufactured and marketed by Astra Zeneca Pharma India Ltd. The main active ingredient or salt in this drug is Felodipine. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 109.85 (arround $1.5379 US Dollar)

Generic :	Felodipine
Pharma Company :	Astra Zeneca Pharma India Ltd
Brand Label :	Plendil (10 mg)
Preparation Type :	Tablet
Single Dose :	1 Tablet
Composition :	Felodipine-10 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :	10 Tablet
Price Unit :	Rs 10.99
Price Pack :	Rs 109.85 INR (arround $1.5379 US Dollar)

Drug details for Plendil (10 mg)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredient or salt in Plendil (10 mg) is Felodipine.

Felodipine is used to treat high blood pressure. Felodipine is in a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so your heart does not have to pump as hard.

High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.

Plendil (10 mg) - Felodipine - For more details on its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Plendil (10 mg) - Felodipine..

Generic Drug Substitutes for : Plendil (10 mg)

There are 2 brands listed here as Generic Substitutes for Plendil (10 mg), which have same salt or similar Generic composition (i.e. Felodipine-10 mg).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a generic version of the prescribed drug brand, if any. So far as quality and performance of generic version is concerned, mostly, Generics with the same active ingredient (here i.e. Felodipine-10 mg), are just as appropriate and effective for patient treatment as otherwise, the prescribed branded one

Brand	Price (Rs.)	Brand	Price (Rs.)
Felogard ER (10 mg)	65.00	Renedil (10 mg)	69.00

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