Q: What is Nisoldipine used for?

This medication is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels.

Question 1

What is Nisoldipine used for?

Accepted Answer

This medication is a calcium channel bl﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿ocker, prescribed for high blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels.

Question 2

What pharmaceutical form is Nisoldipine available in?

Accepted Answer

Nisoldipine: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE 8.5MG (ORAL)

Question 3

What are the side effects of Nisoldipine?

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Body As A Whole
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Skin infection, chills, facial edema, fever, flu syndrome and uneasiness.
Heart
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Atrial fibrillation, abnormal heart rhythm, heart failure, first degree AV block, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, migraine, heart attack.
Gastrointestinal
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Abnormal liver function tests, loss of appetite, intestinal inflammation, diarrhea, dry mouth, indigestion, difficulty in swallowing, flatulence, gastrointestinal bleeding, gum inflammation, tongue inflammation, liver enlarge

Question 4

Can Nisoldipine be used during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of chest pain, blood vessel disease, heart disease, liver impairment, ﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿low blood pressure, who are taking other medications, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
•  It may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Question 5

What precautions should be taken with Nisoldipine?

Accepted Answer

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of chest pain, blood vessel disease, heart disease, liver impairment, ﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿low blood pressure, who are taking other medications, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
•  It may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Question 6

What ATC class does Nisoldipine belong to?

Accepted Answer

Nisoldipine: ATC C08CA07. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

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