GENERIC NAME: ISRADIPINE - ORAL (iss-RAD-eh-peen)
BRAND NAME(S): Dynacirc
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES: This drug is a calcium channel blocker. Calcium is involved in blood vessel contraction. By blocking calcium, isradipine relaxes and widens the blood vessels. It is used to treat high blood pressure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about possible problems related to use of short-acting calcium channel blockers.
HOW TO USE: This medication must be taken as directed even if you do not feel sick. Most people with high blood pressure do not have any symptoms. Try to take this medication at the same time(s) each day. Do not stop taking this medication suddenly without your doctor's permission. Some conditions can become worse if the medication is stopped too fast. If stomach upset occurs, this drug may be taken with food or milk.
SIDE EFFECTS: This drug may cause dizziness, headache and lightheadedness especially during the first few days. Avoid activities requiring alertness. When you sit or lie down for a while, get up slowly to allow your body to adjust and minimize dizziness. You may also experience diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, blurred vision, muscle cramps, weakness, swelling of the hands or feet or flushing. These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. Inform your doctor if they continue or become bothersome. Notify your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, swelling of the hands or feet, unusual bleeding or bruising, chest pains, an irregular heartbeat. Avoid alcohol while taking this medication as it can enhance dizziness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: pre-existing heart problems, liver disease, kidney disease, a blood disorder. This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. It is not known if isradipine appears in breast milk; consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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