Nisoldipine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Sular
Before Using This MedicineIn deciding to use a medicine,
the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will
do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For nisoldipine, the
following should be considered:
Allergies - Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or
allergic reaction to nisoldipine or any other dihydropyridine-type calcium
channel blocking agent. Also tell your health care professional if you are
allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy - Nisoldipine has not been studied in pregnant women.
However, studies in animals have shown that, at very high doses, nisoldipine
may cause fetal death. Before taking this medicine, make sure your doctor
knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.
Breast-feeding - It is not known whether nisoldipine passes into
breast milk. Mothers who are taking this medicine and who wish to breast-feed
should discuss this with their doctor.
Children - Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult
patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of nisoldipine
in children with use in other age groups.
Older adults - Elderly people may have higher blood levels of nisoldipine,
which may increase the chance of side effects during treatment.
Other medicines - Although certain medicines should not be used
together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together
even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to
change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care
professional if you are using any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter
[OTC]) medicine.
Other medical problems - The presence of other medical
problems may affect the use of nisoldipine. Make sure you tell your doctor
if you have any other medical problems, especially:
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Blood vessel disease (coronary artery disease) - Nisoldipine
may cause chest pain or a heart attack
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Congestive heart failure - Nisoldipine may make this condition
worse
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Liver disease - Higher blood levels of nisoldipine may result
and a smaller dose may be needed
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