Brand Names: Sular

Generic Name: nisoldipine (Pronunciation: nye ZOL di peen)

• What is nisoldipine (Sular)?
• What are the possible side effects of nisoldipine (Sular)?
• What is the most important information I should know about nisoldipine (Sular)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking nisoldipine (Sular)?
• How should I take nisoldipine (Sular)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Sular)?
• What happens if I overdose (Sular)?
• What should I avoid while taking nisoldipine (Sular)?
• What other drugs will affect nisoldipine (Sular)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is nisoldipine (Sular)?

Nisoldipine is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Nisoldipine relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Nisoldipine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

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

Sular 10 mg

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Sular 10 mg-FOR

round, gray, imprinted with 440, FH 10

Sular 20 mg

round, yellow, imprinted with ZENECA 20, 892

Sular 20 mg-FOR

round, yellow, imprinted with 441, FH 20

Sular 30 mg

round, gold, imprinted with 893, ZENECA 30

Sular 30 mg-FOR

round, gold, imprinted with 442, FH 30

Sular 40 mg

round, orange, imprinted with 894, ZENECA 40

Sular 40 mg-FOR

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What are the possible side effects of nisoldipine (Sular)?

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

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• swelling in your legs or ankles;
• chest pain;
• fast or pounding heartbeats; or
• feeling like you might pass out.

Less serious side effects may include:

• dizziness;
• warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin;
• headache;
• nausea;
• stuffy nose, sore throat; or
• mild skin rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about nisoldipine (Sular)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to nisoldipine, or to similar medications such as amlodipine (Norvasc), felodipine (Plendil), nicardipine (Cardene), nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat), or nimodipine (Nimotop).

Before using nisoldipine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, or liver disease.

Take nisoldipine on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice when you take nisoldipine.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as swelling in your legs or ankles, chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats, or if you feel like you might pass out.

Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms, so you may not know when your blood pressure is high. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.

There are many other medicines that can interact with nisoldipine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you.