Felodipine, Felopdipine

What is this medication? Felodipine is a prescription medication belonging to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers, which are primarily used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure is essential for reducing the risk of life-threatening events such as heart attacks and strokes. This medication is often prescribed as an extended-release tablet, which helps maintain a steady level of the drug in the bloodstream over a twenty-four-hour period to ensure consistent management of hypertension.

The drug works by affecting the movement of calcium into the muscle cells of the heart and blood vessels. By blocking this calcium, the medication allows the blood vessels to relax and widen, which decreases the resistance against which the heart must pump. This process makes it easier for blood to circulate through the body and significantly reduces the pressure within the arteries. It is commonly used either alone or in combination with other medications to achieve target blood pressure levels.