ISRADIPINE

(is RAD i peen) Brand: Dynacirc, Dynacirc CR

What is the most significant information I must know about isradipine?

• You must not take this medicine if you are allergic to isradipine.

• Till taking isradipine, speak your doctor if you have kidney or liver malady, congestive heart failure, or a narrowing or blockage in your digestive tract.

• Do not crush, chew, or interrupt an extended-release tablet. Swallow the pill intact. Breaking the pill may reason too many of the drug to be released at one time.

• Isradipine can reason side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

• Some tablet forms of isradipine are made with a shell that is not absorbed or melted in the body. Therefore, you may see what looks like part of a tablet in your stool. This is a usual side effect of isradipine and will not create the medicine smaller effective.

• Hold using this medication as directed, even if you feel well. Tall blood pressure often has no symptoms, so you may not know when your blood pressure is tall. You may need to use blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.

• To be certain this medicine is helping your condition, your blood pressure will need to be checked on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

What is isradipine?

• Isradipine is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels.

• Isradipine is used to treat tall blood pressure (hypertension). It is sometimes given with another blood pressure medications.

• Isradipine may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking isradipine?

• You must not take this medicine if you are allergic to isradipine.

• Till taking isradipine, speak your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

· kidney disease;

· liver disease;

· congestive heart failure; or

· a narrowing or blockage in your digestive tract.

• If you have any of these conditions, you may need a doze adjustment or particular trials to safely take isradipine.

• FDA pregnancy category C. This medicine may be deleterious to an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

• Isradipine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How must I take isradipine?

• Take this medicine exactly as it was predesigned for you. Do not take the medicine in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

• Your doctor may occasionally change your doze to create certain you get the excellent results from this medication.

• Do not crush, chew, or interrupt an extended-release tablet. Swallow the pill intact. Breaking the pill may reason too many of the drug to be released at one time.

• Some tablet forms of isradipine are made with a shell that is not absorbed or melted in the body. Therefore, you may see what looks like part of a tablet in your stool. This is a usual side effect of isradipine and will not create the medicine smaller effective.

• Hold using this medication as directed, even if you feel well. Tall blood pressure often has no symptoms, so you may not know when your blood pressure is tall. You may need to use blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.

• To be certain this medicine is helping your condition, your blood pressure will need to be checked on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

• Store isradipine at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your following doze, wait before then to take the medication and skip the missed doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have used too many of this medicine.

• Overdose symptoms may include quick heart course, sluggish feeling, or feeling like you might pass out.

What must I avoid while taking isradipine?

• Isradipine can reason side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

• Avoid getting up too quick from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.

What are the possible side effects of isradipine?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

· feeling like you might pass out;

· feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;

· swelling in your hands and feet;

· quick or pounding heartbeats; or

· chest pain.

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· dizziness;

· warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin;

· headache;

· weakness, weary feeling;

· nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, upset stomach; or

· skin rash or itching.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Speak your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect isradipine?

• Till taking isradipine, speak your doctor if you are using any of the next drugs:

· cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB);

· fentanyl (Duragesic, Ionsys, Actiq); or

· rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, Rifater).

• This list is not complete and there may be another drugs that can interact with isradipine. Speak your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start using a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about isradipine.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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