Nisoldipine

Generic name: Nisoldipine
Brand names: Sular
Dosage form: oral tablet, extended release (17 mg; 20 mg; 25.5 mg; 30 mg; 34 mg; 40 mg; 8.5 mg)
Drug class: Calcium channel blocking agents

Usage of Nisoldipine

Nisoldipine is a calcium channel blocker that is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults.

Nisoldipine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Nisoldipine side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Nisoldipine may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;

chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder;

swelling in your hands or feet;

flushing (sudden warmth, redness, or tingly feeling);

fast heartbeats; or

sudden numbness or weakness, problems with vision or speech.

You may have new or worsening chest pain when you first start taking nisoldipine or whenever your dose is changed.

Common side effects of nisoldipine may include:

swelling;

headache;

dizziness; or

flushing.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Nisoldipine

You should not use nisoldipine if you are allergic to nisoldipine or to similar medications such as amlodipine, felodipine, nicardipine, nifedipine, or nimodipine.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

coronary artery disease;

congestive heart failure;

liver disease;

an allergy to yellow food dye; or

asthma, or a severe allergic reaction (sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, wheezing, shortness of breath) after taking aspirin.

Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

You should not breastfeed while using nisoldipine.

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How to use Nisoldipine

Usual Adult Dose for Hypertension:

Slow release (old formulation):-Initial dose: 20 mg orally once a day-Maintenance dose: 10 to 60 mg orally once a day-Maximum dose: 60 mg/dayControlled release (new formulation):-Initial dose: 17 mg orally once a day-Maintenance dose: 8.5 to 34 mg orally once a day-Maximum dose: 34 mg/dayComment: This drug has been used with diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and beta blockers.Use: Alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents for the treatment of hypertension

Usual Geriatric Dose for Hypertension:

Slow release (old formulation):-Initial dose: 10 mg orally once a day-Maintenance dose: 10 to 60 mg orally once a day-Maximum dose: 60 mg/dayControlled release (new formulation):-Initial dose: 8.5 mg orally once a day-Maintenance dose: 8.5 to 34 mg orally once a day-Maximum dose: 34 mg/dayComments:-Dosing should be performed with caution.-This drug has been used with diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and beta blockers.-Blood pressure should be closely monitored during dose adjustments.Use: Alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents for the treatment of hypertension

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Nisoldipine

Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially any other blood pressure medicines.

Many drugs can affect nisoldipine. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

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