ISRADIPINE

Overview

ISRADIPINE is a Schedule H drug.
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 high blood pressure (hypertension). It is sometimes given with other blood pressure medications.

Usage

ISRADIPINE is generally used to treat: Hypertension, Raynaud’s Disease Phenomenon
ISRADIPINE can address symptoms like: Irregular Heartbeat, Chest Pain, Fever, Head Headache, Dizziness

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

• You should not take this medication if you are allergic to isradipine.
• Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow the pill whole. Breaking the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
• Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
• Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
• Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you.
• Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.

Symptoms of Overdosage

ISRADIPINE over-dosage can result in: Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Body Excessive Sweating, Dizziness

Common Side-Effects

ISRADIPINE : Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Constipation, Palpitation, Dizziness, Head Headache, Weakness (generalized), Fatigue (tiredness), Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Labored Breathing, Irregular Heartbeat, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Shortness Of Breath, Abdomen Swelling, Wheezing, Abdomen Discomfort

Serious Side-Effects

ISRADIPINE : Congestive Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Hypotension, Left Arm Pain, Chest Pain, Jaws Pain, Shortness Of Breath, Hands Tingling, Feet Tingling, Face Swelling, Arms Swelling, Hands Swelling, Feet Swelling, Weight Gain

Rare Side-Effects

ISRADIPINE : Itchy Skin, Difficulty Breathing

Food Interactions

• Using isradipine together with multivitamin with minerals can decrease the effects of isradipine.
• You should avoid or limit the consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice if you are receiving treatment with isradipine.
• Grapefruit juice can significantly increase the blood levels and effects of medications like isradipine.

Disease Interactions

ISRADIPINE can interfere with: Hypotension, Acute Liver Failure, Congestive Heart Disease, Myocardial Infarction

Technical Classification

ISRADIPINE is categorized as: CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKING AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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