{"product_id":"plendil-5mg-tablets-30s","title":"Plendil 5mg Tablets 30's","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlendil 5mg\u003c\/b\u003e is a prescription medication containing the active ingredient \u003cb\u003efelodipine\u003c\/b\u003e, which is a long-acting calcium channel blocker used primarily to treat \u003cb\u003ehigh blood pressure (hypertension)\u003c\/b\u003e and chronic stable \u003cb\u003eangina (chest pain)\u003c\/b\u003e. By relaxing and widening your blood vessels, it allows blood to flow more easily, which lowers your blood pressure and reduces how hard your heart has to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssential Usage Guidelines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwallow Whole\u003c\/b\u003e: You must swallow the tablet entirely whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, break, chew, or dissolve it, as this destroys its 24-hour extended-release mechanism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaily Routine\u003c\/b\u003e: Take it once a day at the same time each morning, either with a light meal or on an empty stomach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvoid Grapefruit Juice\u003c\/b\u003e: Do not consume grapefruit juice while taking this medication. It can significantly increase the drug levels in your blood and heighten the risk of severe side effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eStand Up Slowly\u003c\/b\u003e: This medicine can cause a temporary drop in blood pressure when you change positions. Rise slowly from sitting or lying down to prevent dizziness or fainting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Side Effects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMost side effects are mild and tend to fade as your body adjusts. If they persist, consult your healthcare provider:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSwelling of the ankles or feet (edema)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHeadaches and dizziness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFlushing (warmth or redness in the face\/neck)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNausea or fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCritical Safety Warnings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo Not Stop Abruptly\u003c\/b\u003e: Never stop taking Plendil suddenly without a doctor's advice, even if you feel completely fine. High blood pressure rarely has visible symptoms, and stopping the drug abruptly can cause your blood pressure to dangerously spike or worsen chest pain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol Warning\u003c\/b\u003e: Limit or avoid alcohol, as it can dangerously compound the medication's blood-pressure-lowering effect, causing severe dizziness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre-existing Conditions\u003c\/b\u003e: Inform your doctor if you have liver disease (as the drug is processed by the liver), kidney issues, or heart conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePregnancy \u0026amp; Nursing\u003c\/b\u003e: Speak directly with a doctor if you are pregnant, planning a baby, or breastfeeding, as alternative treatments may be safer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53688683495724,"sku":null,"price":3855.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/plendil-5mg-tablets-30s","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}