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Isradipine
Latest prescription information about Isradipine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Isradipine
Pronunciation : iz-RA-di-peen
Trade Name(s):
International- Dynacirc R, Dynacirc Cr. This medication is a calcium channel blocker, used to treat high blood pressure. It relaxes your blood vessels; thus it reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. This medication is also effective in treating Raynaud’s disease. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : PO- The recommended dose is 2.5 to 10 mg/day in 2 divided doses (max dose 20 mg/day). How it should be taken : It comes as a capsule and tablet to take by mouth. Special Instruction : *It may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness. Do not drive a car or operate machines while taking this medication. *Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, liver or kidney disease or history of gastrointestinal obstruction, children, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Side Effects : Most Common- Headache, dizziness or lightheadedness, flushing, constipation, fatigue, abdominal discomfort and rash. Skin- Itching, hives and severe allergic reactions. Musculoskeletal- Body aches, pain and cramps of legs/feet. Respiratory- Difficulty in breathing, nasal congestion and cough. Heart- Nosebleed, fast heart rate, chest pain, shortness of breath, low blood pressure, fainting, heart attack, heart failure and swelling of feet. Gastrointestinal- Constipation, diarrhea, vomiting and increased or decreased appetite. Genitourinary- Frequent urination, impotence, painful urination. Central Nervous System- Drowsiness, sleeplessness, lethargy, nervousness, decreases in sexual activities, impotence, depression, numbness and tingling, transient ischemic attack and stroke. Eye and ENT- Dry mouth and visual disturbances. Miscellaneous- Weight gain/loss, fever, decrease in white blood cell, excessive sweating and liver dysfunction. *Take full course of the medication. Storage Conditions : Keep this medication in airtight container, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature. |
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