Nisoldipine : How to Use

Nisoldipine - Systemic

Brand Names

Sular Nisoldipine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Take this drug exactly as directed even if you feel well. Do not take more of this drug and do not take it more often than your family doctor ordered. This drug works best if there is a constant amount in the blood. To keep blood levels constant, take this drug at the same time each day and do not miss any doses.

Swallow the tablet whole, without breaking, crushing, or chewing it.

Nisoldipine must not be taken with a high-fat meal or with grapefruit juice or other grapefruit products because these may increase the levels of nisoldipine in the body .

Dosage

The dose of nisoldipine will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of nisoldipine If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the drug.

For oral dosage form - tablets:
- For high blood pressure:
  - Adults 10 to 20 mg once a day. Your family doctor may increase your dose if needed.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.