Cimetidine and Nisoldipine interaction

Cimetidine and Nisoldipine: the Nisoldipine prescribing label flags this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Nisoldipine (Sular) label · effective 2026-03-12

Major

CYP3A4 inhibitors and inducers : SULAR is substrate of CYP3A4 and coadministration of SULAR with any known inducer or inhibitor of CYP3A4 should be avoided in general.

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Moderate

Drug Interactions A 30 to 45% increase in AUC and C max of nisoldipine was observed with concomitant administration of cimetidine 400 mg twice daily.

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Minor

No pharmacodynamic effects of either histamine H 2 receptor antagonist were observed.

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