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Introduction of
Nisoldipine
Nisoldipine is used to treat high blood
pressure. It relaxes your blood vessels so your heart does not
have to pump as hard.
Precautions before taking
Nisoldipine
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tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are
allergic to nisoldipine or any other drugs.
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tell your doctor and pharmacist what
prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking,
especially cimetidine, fentanyl, heart and blood pressure
medications such as beta-blockers and diuretics, medications
to treat glaucoma, phenytoin, rifampin, and vitamins.
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tell your doctor if you have or have ever had
heart, liver, or kidney disease.
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tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to
become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become
pregnant while taking nisoldipine, call your doctor.
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if you are having surgery, including dental
surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking
nisoldipine.
Side effects of Nisoldipine
Although side effects from nisoldipine are not
common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these
symptoms are severe or do not go away:
If you experience any of the following
symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
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swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue,
arms, or legs
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difficulty breathing or swallowing
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fainting
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rash
Nisoldipine storage
Keep nisoldipine in the container it came
in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store nisoldipine at
room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not
in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated
or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper
disposal of your medication.
Disclaimer:
Information on this page is provided for general
information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page without
consulting other references including the package insert of
the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We
cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in
administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
erroneous information contained on this page.
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