Buying Discount Dynacirc, and Information on Uses, Side Effects and Interactions

Details of drug characteristics, uses and benefits, side effects and interactions, plus links to check pricing and availability from online Mexican pharmacies.

Dynacirc Consumer Information

DYNACIRC

Generic Name: isradipine (is RA di peen)

Brand Names: Dynacirc, Dynacirc CR

What is the most important information I should know about isradipine?

• Do not stop taking isradipine suddenly even if you feel well. If you stop taking isradipine, your condition could become worse.
• Do not crush, chew, or break, the extended-release form of isradipine (DynaCirc CR). It is specially formulated to release the medication slowly into your body. Occasionally, you may find what looks like a tablet in your stool. Do not be concerned, this is an empty shell. The medication has been absorbed by your body and the empty tablet shell is passed out in the stool.

What is isradipine?

• Isradipine is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Isradipine relaxes (widens) your blood vessels (veins and arteries), which makes it easier for your heart to pump and reduces its workload.
• Isradipine is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
• Isradipine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking isradipine?

• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
• kidney disease;
• liver disease;
• other diseases of the heart or blood vessels such as congestive heart failure, low blood pressure, or coronary artery disease; or
• a condition involving narrowing of your esophagus, stomach, or intestinal tract.
• You may not be able to take isradipine, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
• Isradipine is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether isradipine will harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
• It is also not known whether isradipine passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take isradipine?

• Take isradipine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water.
• Do not crush, chew, or break, the extended-release form of isradipine (DynaCirc CR). It is specially formulated to release the medication slowly into your body. Occasionally, you may find what looks like a tablet in your stool. Do not be concerned, this is an empty shell. The medication has been absorbed by your body and the empty tablet shell is passed out in the stool.
• Do not stop taking isradipine suddenly even if you feel well. If you stop taking isradipine, your condition could become worse.
• Store isradipine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?

• Seek emergency medical attention.
• Symptoms of an isradipine overdose include dizziness, weakness, chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, an unusually fast or slow heartbeat, coma, slurred speech, and confusion.

What should I avoid while taking isradipine?

• Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking isradipine.

What are the possible side effects of isradipine?

• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking isradipine and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
• an unusually fast or slow heartbeat;
• fainting or severe dizziness;
• abnormal behavior or psychosis;
• chest pain;
• jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes); or
• swelling of your legs or ankles.
• Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take isradipine and talk to your doctor if you experience
• unusual headache, fatigue, or tiredness;
• mild dizziness;
• nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;
• flushing; or
• a rash.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect isradipine?

• Tell your doctor if you are taking any other heart medicines. Isradipine and other heart medicines may have additive effects.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with isradipine or affect your condition. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has additional information about isradipine written for health professionals that you may read.
• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

Limitations of This Information

Efforts have been made to ensure that the information provided here is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. This information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. This is an educational resource only intended to supplement but not to replace the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners. The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, please check with your doctor, nurse or local pharmacist. This site does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information provided here.

Full public license and copyright information is available separately from Cerner Multum, Inc.

Version: 4.06. Revision Date: 2/14/03.