Plendil (active ingredient: felodipine) is a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults.
It may be used alone or together with other blood pressure medications, depending on how well your blood pressure is controlled.
What Is High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure happens when the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries stays too high over time.
In many people, hypertension does not cause obvious symptoms. However, untreated high blood pressure can gradually damage the heart and blood vessels.
Over time, this may increase the risk of:
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Heart failure
- Kidney problems
- Damage to blood vessels
Keeping blood pressure within a healthy range can help lower these risks.
How Plendil Helps Lower Blood Pressure
Plendil belongs to a group of medications called calcium channel blockers.
Felodipine mainly works on the smooth muscle in the walls of the arteries.
It reduces the amount of calcium entering these muscle cells. This causes the arteries to relax and widen, making it easier for blood to flow through them.
How Plendil Helps the Heart
When blood vessels are relaxed and widened, the heart does not have to work as hard to pump blood throughout the body.
This lowers the resistance against which the heart pumps and helps reduce blood pressure.
Over time, better blood pressure control can help reduce strain on the heart and blood vessels.
When Will Plendil Start Working?
Plendil begins lowering blood pressure after you take it, but you may not feel any different.
Because high blood pressure often causes no symptoms, the best way to know whether Plendil is working is to have your blood pressure checked regularly.
Your healthcare provider may adjust your dose based on your blood pressure readings and how you respond to treatment.
Plendil Does Not Cure High Blood Pressure
Plendil helps control hypertension, but it does not permanently cure it.
Your blood pressure may rise again if you stop taking the medication.
Continue taking Plendil every day as prescribed, even if you feel well and your blood pressure readings improve.
Other Ways to Manage High Blood Pressure
Medication may be only one part of your blood pressure treatment plan.
Your healthcare provider may also recommend lifestyle changes such as:
- Eating a balanced diet
- Limiting excess sodium
- Exercising regularly
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Limiting alcohol
- Avoiding smoking
- Managing stress
These measures can work together with Plendil to help keep your blood pressure under control.
Important Treatment Note
Take Plendil exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
Do not change your dose or stop taking it without medical advice. Your healthcare provider may recommend regular blood pressure checks and follow-up appointments to make sure the medication is working safely and effectively.
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