Composition

Each single-dose uncoated tablet of Nisoldipine, available in 5, 8.5, 20, and 30 mg, is comprised of Nisoldipine 5 mg along with other active ingredients.

Indications

Usage of this drug is indicated in the treatment of moderate to severe hypertension, increased workload on end arteries and other blood vessels, prevention of heart attacks and strokes, and in the case of kidney disorders.

Side effects

A mild to moderate range of side effects has been observed. Side effects such as nausea, dizziness, headache, fatigue, and nervousness in some cases include swelling of hands or feet, lightheadedness, blurred vision, fever with white ashes, an irregular or pounding heart rate, troubled breathing, chest pain, and severe dizziness.

Precautions

This medication is to be prescribed cautiously in patients with allergy problems, in case of any severe structural heart problems such as heart failure or aortic stenosis, or any severe liver diseases, consumption of alcohol is to be avoided after taking this medication.

Contraindications

This medication is contraindicated in patients with a previous history of hypersensitivity to nisoldipine or any of its other constituents, or hypersensitivity to dihydropyridine or such constituents.

Dosage and administration

In adults with hypertension, the usual dosage consists of 20 mg to be administered orally once a day in slow-release formulations; the maximum dose can be increased up to 60 mg per day. In controlled-release formulations, which are the newer ones, 17 mg is to be administered orally once a day, and the maximum dosage can be increased up to 34 mg per day accordingly to the treatment plan.

Countries

We have also established roots and begun this new venture in other countries as well, such as Mali, Tonga, Palau, Tunisia, Syria, Chile, and Libya.

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