Nisoldipine
Generic name: nisoldipine [ nye-ZOL-di-peen ]
Brand name: 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
What is 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.
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.
Before taking this medicine
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:
congestive heart failure;
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.
How should I take nisoldipine?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Take nisoldipine on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Keep using all your blood pressure medications as directed, even if you feel well. Read all medication guides you receive. Do not change your dose or stop taking your medicine without your doctor's advice.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the medicine as soon as you can...
