Nisoldipine @ ( * ) - Calcium channel Blocker
Drug Name:
Nisoldipine @ ( * ) - Calcium channel Blocker
List Of Brands:
Indication Type Description:
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics
Drug Interaction:
Calcium Channel Blockers include - Bepridil, Diltiazem, Felodipine, Isradipine, Nicardipine, Nifedipine, Nimodipine, Verapramil, Amlodipine, Nisodipine, Clevidipine, Lercandipine
Refer verapramil-
Adverse Reaction:
Refer - Verapramil- Calcium channel blockers
Contra-Indications:
Refer - Verapramil- Calcium channel blockers
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Approved by FDA on February 2, 1995
Indications:
Hypertension
Dosage:
Administer nisoldipine orally once daily. Administration with a high fat meal can lead to excessive peak drug concentration and should be avoided.
Avoid grape fruit products before and after dosing. Initiate therapy with 20mg orally once daily, then increase by 10mg per week, or longer intervals
The usual maintenance dosage is 20 to 40mg once daily.
Patient Information:
Calcium channel blockers-
1.Take the medicine exactly as directed by the physician.
2.Swallow the tablet whole,without crushing or chewing it. However if advosed by the doctor, you may break into half.
3.Take the medicine with food or milk.
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics:
Refer - Verapramil - Calcium channel Blocker
Interaction with Food:
Refer- Verapramil - Calcium channel Blocker
Pregnancy and lactation:
Refer - Verapramil - Calcium channel Blocker