Dynacirc - Isradipine - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Dynacirc.
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Dynacirc Miscellaneous Notes

• While taking this medication, it is important to monitor your blood pressure.
• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about doing this.

Read Before Using Dynacirc (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have.

Usage Instructions

• 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.

Medicinal Applications

• 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.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including.

Dynacirc Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, weakness, and fast heartbeat.

Possible 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.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, but do not take if it is almost time for the next dose.
• If so, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.