Sular
Generic name:nisoldipine [ nye-ZOL-di-peen ]
Drug class:Calcium channel blocking agents
What is Sular?
Sular is a calcium channel blocker that is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults.
Sular 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 Sular if you are allergic to Sular 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 Sular.
How should I take Sular?
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 Sular 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.